Intent to Sole Source - Accelerate Concealed Comms Capability
ID: FA489024R0054Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4890 HQ AIR COMBAT COMMAND AMICHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA

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Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

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https://sam.gov/opp/26e9863e759248f9860bfc348ee97cbc/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Headquarters Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for the development of enhanced concealed communication capabilities through a photonic integrated circuit (PIC). The objective of this procurement is to create a preliminary design that allows legacy radio and data link waveforms to be concealed within the noise floor while ensuring resilience against jamming, which is critical for military applications. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to advance military communication technologies, addressing the limitations of conventional solutions that do not meet stringent operational requirements. The contract is valued at $150,000, with an anticipated award date on or before September 30, 2024. Interested parties must respond by September 11, 2024, to express their capability to meet the outlined requirements, as this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Desiree Logan
    desiree.logan@us.af.mil
    Aimee Black
    aimee.black@us.af.mil
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    Single Source Justification - Accelerate Concealed Comms Capability.pdf
    The document outlines a Single Source Justification for a contract valued at $150,000 to develop a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) aimed at enhancing concealed communication capabilities for the Department of Defense. The specific contractor, Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), is justified as the sole source due to their unique expertise and previous successful research under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Lockheed Martin, which did not yield the desired advancements using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components. The document emphasizes that conventional solutions do not meet the stringent size, weight, power, survivability, and performance requirements necessary for military applications. BAH's Principal Investigator is recognized for successfully creating a high-quality PIC, which has shown positive results in preliminary tests with U.S. tactical radios, prompting funding allocation from the Innovation Enabling Board. The funding supports immediate testing and validation, with the intention of shaping future prototypes based on the findings. This contract action aligns with the Air Force's strategic interests and aims to mitigate risks associated with the development of cutting-edge military communication technologies, hence a sole source award is deemed necessary. Future funding for subsequent phases will be sourced under different agreements, establishing a structured progression toward enhancing military capabilities.
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