Cloud Based Command and Control Plus (CBC2+) Voice Comms Request for Information (RFI)
ID: FA8612_ABMS_CBI_RFI_2025Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3DAYTON, OH, 45434-7104, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: ANALOG VOICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/da62e3a414ca4d3ebb09e4457f034214/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Cloud Based Command and Control Plus (CBC2+) voice communications system. This initiative aims to gather insights for a voice and radio communications software application that can rapidly integrate and manage communications across various platforms, ensuring scalability and functionality in both cloud and edge environments while operating at multiple classification levels. The desired technology will facilitate real-time information exchange, even in challenging conditions such as denied or low bandwidth situations, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness. Interested parties should note that the response deadline has been extended to September 5, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Chris Core at christopher.core@us.af.mil or Shelby Altman-Metzler at shelby.altman-metzler@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chris Core
    christopher.core@us.af.mil
    Shelby Altman-Metzler
    shelby.altman-metzler@us.af.mil
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