Digital Intermediate Frequency System
ID: W15P7T26RDIGIFType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G21)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0f12230ef77742619db2c4b6b7ca32d6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS), is seeking information from qualified systems integrators for a Digital Intermediate Frequency (Digital IF) solution to be implemented across up to 18 SATCOM teleport sites globally. The primary objective is to establish a flexible, modular, standards-based Digital IF architecture that enhances scalability, interoperability, and long-term sustainment of SATCOM ground segment solutions. This initiative is crucial for ensuring operational advantages in the Department of Defense's satellite communications capabilities, particularly in supporting Wideband Global System (WGS) operations and certification. Interested vendors must submit their responses by December 19, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Keith Magaw at keith.a.magaw.civ@army.mil or Kristin Dacey at kristin.l.dacey.civ@army.mil.

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    Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS) seeks information from qualified systems integrators for a Digital Intermediate Frequency (Digital IF) solution. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to establish a flexible, modular, standards-based Digital IF architecture across up to 18 global SATCOM teleport sites. PdM WESS is particularly interested in vendors experienced with DoD SATCOM systems, DIFI Standard (IEEE-ISTO 4900-2021) or VITA Radio Transport (VRT, ANSI/VITA 49.2), and the deployment of Digital IF ground segment systems. The government seeks solutions for resilient high-availability Digital IF networking, equipment like Digital IF Combiners/Dividers (CDs) and Digital IF Conversion (IFCs), and automated Digital IF system management. Key objectives include ensuring interoperability, supporting Wideband Global System (WGS) operations and certification, and enabling seamless management and control automation. The RFI also requests information on supporting third-party Digital IF Modems and the ability to integrate the system into existing DoD SATCOM teleport sites. Interested vendors should provide company details, point of contact, and specifics on their capabilities in Digital IF networking, equipment, M&C automation, WGS certification compliance, DM support, SATCOM teleport integration, logistics, and future growth. Responses are due by December 12, 2025.
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