Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS)- Sustainment and Modernization
ID: FA8555-24-R-0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8555 AFLCMC HBKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor) (DE01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/66f88b5121ee490c87343fb38a4c28b1/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS)- Sustainment and Modernization: The DEPT OF DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the sustainment and modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS) system. This system is located in multiple locations both inside and outside of the Continental United States (CONUS/OCONUS). The Contractor will be required to work with teams consisting of military, civilian, national partners, foreign partners, and contract personnel from various services and agencies. The service requires a TS/SCI clearance or eligibility during the adjudication process. Technical data will not be provided to any Contractor as Government Furnished Information/Property (GFI/GFP). Responders are advised that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. The Government respectfully requests that interested parties respond to this RFI.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Malisa Prue
    chelsa.prue@us.af.mil
    Joseph Jones
    joseph.jones.81@us.af.mil
    Files
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    IBS CUS RFI.pdf
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