Next Generation Tactical Termina (NGTT)
ID: RFI-NGT-061625-JJYType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5e19dd26491c463bbe6e54909d1958db/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources capable of providing a production-ready Ka-band multi-beam lens array antenna terminal for the Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT) project. The primary objective is to achieve a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6, ensuring that the technology has been validated through rigorous testing and meets specific performance metrics, including Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) and Gain-to-Noise Temperature (G/T) for various beam angles. This initiative is crucial for enhancing tactical communication capabilities across Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite constellations, while considering constraints related to size, weight, power, and cost. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, indicating their business size in relation to the NAICS code 541715, by contacting John J. Ye at jianhua.j.ye.civ@army.mil or Melody Thomas at melody.s.thomas.civ@army.mil for further details.

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    NGTT_REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_20250616 TL.docx
    The Request for Information (RFI) from the Project Manager Tactical Network seeks potential sources for a production-ready Ka-band multi-beam lens array antenna terminal, achieving Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6. This technology should be validated through rigorous testing in laboratory or simulated environments and meet specific performance requirements, including Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) and Gain-to-Noise Temperature (G/T) metrics for various beam angles. The Army aims to assess industry capabilities supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite constellations. The document outlines a series of questions for interested parties, focusing on past experience in research, development, test, and evaluation of SATCOM terminals, as well as specific technical capabilities of their proposed systems. It emphasizes the need for clear responses, which are to be submitted by a fixed deadline. This RFI serves informational purposes and does not guarantee future contract opportunities, as it aims to refine requirements for a potential upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP). By evaluating current technologies, the Army seeks to enhance tactical communication capabilities while considering size, weight, power, and cost constraints.
    NGTT RFI Attachment - QA Template.xlsx
    The document serves as a preliminary inquiry related to an upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) and consists of essential contact details, an indication of intent to submit a proposal, and a series of contractor questions. Key elements include the firm's name and point of contact, along with a query regarding the firm's plans to participate in future RFPs. The section labeled "Contractor Questions" seems to be a format for gathering input or clarifications from contractors. It is structured to allow for government responses to each of the posed questions. The overall purpose is to engage potential contractors in the bidding process and gauge interest in upcoming federal grants or state and local RFPs. This document is foundational in facilitating communication between the government and contractors, promoting transparency, and encouraging participation in government contracting opportunities.
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