Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN)
ID: BACNBOSS2Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2291 AFLCMC HNAKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/198adeb3f1cb46348596fecb5730d631/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE: Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN)

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN). This notice is part of the market research for a potential follow-on contract for the Operations, Sustainment, and Support program of the BACN.

    The BACN program currently consists of two primary contracts: the BACN Operations and Sustainment and Support (BOSS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and the BACN Platform Maintenance contract. The BOSS contract, awarded to Northrop Grumman Missions Systems (NGMS), provides support for fielded BACN payloads, including operations, maintenance, and sustainment in operating locations outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The current contract ends in January 2026.

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HNAB) is seeking information from contractors specializing in systems that facilitate tactical edge information exchange. The BACN system addresses communication issues associated with incompatible systems, adverse terrain, and distance. It operates as a multi-faceted gateway communications system, facilitating the transport of data and voice across the battle space and enabling network connectivity among various command and control entities.

    Interested contractors must be U.S. companies with an active US CAGE Code and possess a Secret facility clearance. The submission deadline for capabilities documentation is 29 July 2024.

    Please note that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee a contract award. The information received will be used for market research and acquisition planning purposes.

    Attachments:

    1. Contractor Registration and Disclaimer Form
    2. Air Force Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
    3. Statement of Objective (SOO) dated 21 March 2024
    4. System Requirements Document (SRD) dated 01 January 2024
    Point(s) of Contact
    Emina Velovic
    emina.velovic@us.af.mil
    Rhett Reed
    rhett.reed@us.af.mil
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