B-52 SATCOM Prototype Request for Information
ID: ACI-OTA-25-0002Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8628 AFLCMC WBDK B52WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7148, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/714c874f682b4c24b654fa8d0a627bb7/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking participation in a Request for Information (RFI) for the B-52 SATCOM Prototype, managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Interested parties must join the SOSSEC Consortium to participate in this RFI and potentially receive future awards, as SOSSEC, Inc. serves as the intermediary supporting companies responding to project announcements. This initiative is crucial for enhancing communication capabilities for the B-52 aircraft, ensuring operational readiness and effectiveness. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Tim Ceteras at tceteras@sossecinc.com or John Nunziato at jnunziato@sossecinc.com, with additional details available at SOSSECINC.COM.

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    Tim Ceteras
    tceteras@sossecinc.com
    John Nunziato
    jnunziato@sossecinc.com
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