Radio Distribution System (RDS)
ID: FA8730-24-RDS-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9ecc590fc2ab474681264661343de49e/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE Radio Distribution System (RDS): The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research to determine potential business sources for the development of software for the Radio Distribution System (RDS). The RDS is used to meet the DoD Microsoft Operating System mandates from the United States Air Force Chief Information Officer (CIO) and for the continued sustainment of the RDS version 2.X (v2.X) baseline to maintain security and functionality. The scope of this contract includes conducting a technical refreshment, adding an additional RDS to a new location, and sustaining the RDS at all Air Operations Center (AOC) sites. The RDS shall be an internet protocol (IP) based, single security level, standalone system that is compatible with the current systems installed at AOC sites. The anticipated period of performance is 1-3 years with possible options. The contractor shall maintain a secure facility co-located with the RDS work area and shall engineer and integrate the most current Windows Operating System with the recommended lockdowns and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs) required for operations and accreditation of the RDS v2.X hardware, operating systems, and application software. The contractor shall also provide sustainment support for the RDS v2.X baseline, including engineering, help desk, installation, training, testing, and cybersecurity support.

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    Kevin Rivera
    kevin.rivera_rosado.2@us.af.mil
    Shamieka Gilmore-Williams
    shamieka.gilmore-williams@us.af.mil
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