RFI - Defender Mobile Situational Awareness Toolkit (DMSAT) - AFLCMC/HBUM Force Protection
ID: HBUM-RFI-2025-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2381 FORCE PROTECTION AFLCMC/HBUKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE (DE11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae6d350123164d9dbdbd9e204d1d7500/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBUM), is seeking information from potential vendors regarding the Defender Mobile Situational Awareness Toolkit (DMSAT) project, aimed at enhancing force protection capabilities for Air Force units. The DMSAT initiative focuses on providing a mobile Common Operating Picture (COP) for patrols, integrating hardware, software, and cloud services to improve situational awareness and communication among Defenders and other military personnel. Interested parties are encouraged to submit unclassified responses detailing their capabilities, experience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) solutions, and relevant business information by the specified deadline. For inquiries, contact Joshua Renick at joshua.renick.1@us.af.mil or Andrew C. St. Maurice at andrew.st_maurice@us.af.mil.

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    DRAFT DMSAT PWS 15Nov24.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the objectives and requirements for the Defender Mobile Situational Awareness Toolkit (DMSAT) project, aimed at enhancing Force Protection capabilities for Air Force units, both domestically and overseas. The contractor's responsibilities include procurement, configuration, and continuous deployment of Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) systems, alongside cloud and network infrastructure development. Key tasks involve providing program management support, conducting training programs, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and performing logistics functions such as obsolescence management and help desk support. The PWS emphasizes adherence to various military and federal regulations, including those governing cybersecurity and configuration management. Detailed metrics for operational availability and mean time to repair are established to ensure system reliability. The contractor is also tasked with facilitating communication with government stakeholders and conducting site acceptance tests to certify system functionality post-deployment. Overall, this initiative underscores a commitment to strengthen the operational capabilities of the U.S. Air Force through innovative technology and comprehensive support structures.
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