Request for Information--Seeking Communication Solutions/Innovations

Notice ID:

SBPFY22002

Department/Ind. Agency:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier:

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub Command:

FA4600 55 CONS PKP

Office:

FA4600 55 CONS PKP

All Dates/Times are:

(utc-06:00) central standard time, chicago, usa

Updated Published Date:

(utc-06:00) central standard time, chicago, usa

Original Published Date:

0000-00-00 00:00:00

Original Response Date:

jan 17, 2022 04:30 pm cst

Inactive Policy:

15 days after response date

Original Inactive Date:

feb 01, 2022

Initiative:

• None***--***

Original Set Aside:

total small business set-aside (far 19.5)

Product Service Code:

1367 - tactical sets, kits, and outfits

NAICS Code:

334290 - other communications equipment manufacturing

Original Set Aside:

The Air Force is looking for solutions/innovations to provide reliable expeditionary communications for (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, secure and non-secure voice) at remote locations. We are looking for small form factors that have high bandwidth for 1-25 members and that can be expanded to support up to 600 personnel. Here are some of the considerations and attributes the government team is discussing and requesting. Backhaul methods are needed; traditional MILSATCOM and BGAN-type networks don’t provide the bandwidth needed for an expanded footprint Starlink is the buzzword, but it’s a developing market, and other options may be available. Our central router/switch combination is ready, but if we expand past the initial 1-25, then small expansion kits with switches and taclanes would be necessary A solution to link nodes at the same site but over 100ft apart is desired We had an “RFK” at the Combat Comm Sq, it was a point-to-point microwave shot that replaced an ethernet segment. It was awfully big, but the army has pairs that could fit in a shoebox Small cisco call manager compatible voip phones are also desired – they must be PoE with the pass-through network connection so we can link switch-phone-laptop The government is looking for option to get JWICS out at the tactical edge If the solution involves “SCIF-in-a-tent” then the government would need an optical isolation solution for signal cables to that tent and would need to isolate the power source - so a reasonable portable generator would be required Media converters and fiber cables are not known for being “tactical”, if possible exterior grade fiber patch cables on a spool that fits in a backpack-size would be desired Finally, we desire custom-fit locking transit cases for the Voyager ECK and Voyager 2 Slim. If you have information on solutions and innovations, please respond to this RFI with a one-page white paper. The government will consider all solutions/innovations received. The information recieved may be used to develop a government requirement to contract for in the future. Please submit any questions or requests for clarification if needed. In addition, all white papers are requested by the close of business on 17 January 2022. Thank you for your time.

BLDG 323C CP 402 232 6459 106 PEACEKEEPER DR STE 2N3

OFFUTT AFB , NE 68113

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

Larry Mercier