Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Tactical Communications Kits

The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) at Scott AFB has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources, particularly small businesses, to provide integrated Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Tactical Communications Kits. These dual-enclave kits provide NIPR and SIPR capabilities to support en-route patient care during AE operations. Each kit must feature automated PACE failover across 5G, Wi-Fi, and LEO satellite transport, a GUI-driven configuration suite, Type-1 encryption, and low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) design. Specifically, the government requires: - Eight (8) TUCK-19 mobile tactical networking platforms - Eight (8) KG-250X NSA High Assurance IP Encryptors - Four (4) SpaceX Starshield Mini Satellite Terminals - Training documents and four days of in-person training This is a new requirement under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with a size standard of $34,000,000. Delivered kits must be sent to the US Army SNOC at Joint Base MDL, NJ, for configuration within 365 days of contract award, which is anticipated on or before September 30, 2026. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages demonstrating their ability to deliver these components and detailing any joint venture or subcontracting plans. Questions are due by September 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, and final capability packages must be emailed to the designated contract specialist and contracting officer by September 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

This federal document outlines the salient characteristics for the procurement of integrated Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Tactical Communications Kits by Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC)/A3. These highly specialized kits must provide dual-enclave (NIPR/SIPR) capabilities with low size, weight, and power (SWaP) footprint to support en-route patient care during austere AE missions. Each kit is comprised of three key components: - Eight TUCK-19 Mobile Tactical Networking Platforms, featuring ruggedized routing, automated PACE failover, and a built-in MANTLE automation suite. - Eight KG-250X NSA-approved Type-1 High Assurance IP Encryptors, designed to fit natively into the TUCK-19 mounting sled without external cables. - Four SpaceX Starshield Mini Satellite Terminals, providing high-bandwidth, low-latency LEO transport. The remaining four terminals needed to complete the eight operational kits will be provided as Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE). The contractor must deliver all equipment to the US Army SNOC at Joint Base MDL, NJ, within 365 days of contract award. Following the award, the contractor is required to provide customer service support, participate in monthly logistics and production updates, and deliver all necessary training and troubleshooting documentation. Additionally, the contractor must provide four days of in-person training that AMC can utilize within 12 months following final equipment delivery. Due to critical aircraft SWaP constraints and the necessity for medical crews to remain focused on patient care, no alternative multi-system designs or manual failover configurations are acceptable.