SAM #FA8614-RFI-26-0001

This opportunity seeks industry input for developing and sustaining Hybrid SATCOM connectivity solutions for the U.S. Air Force Mobility Air Forces (MAF), managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Mobility (WL). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Mobility (WL), Heavy Airlift Division (WLMK) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFI is open to all capable industry sources - Products/Services Requested: - Hybrid SATCOM and other connectivity solutions for MAF aircraft (C-5, C-17, C-130, KC-46, KC-135) - Development, prototyping, installation, certification, and sustainment - Delivery of compliant Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for commercial or commercial-derivative systems - MAF Connectivity A-Kits (permanently installed aircraft components) - MAF Connectivity B-Kits (Non-CCI and TDP-specified LRUs) - Support Equipment Kits - Spare Parts - Installation Kits Packaging and Shipping - Services: - Installation/modification of aircraft (including removal of legacy components, ground tests, acceptance check flights) - Engineering, design, and development (hardware/software, technical documentation, cybersecurity) - Program management (reporting, configuration, risk, cost/schedule, subcontract management) - Training services (operator and maintenance training) - Over & Above (O&A) activities (repairs, supply of parts, engineering/technician support) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on open architecture, interoperability, and minimizing proprietary dependencies - Integration with NIPR/SIPR networks and the DAF Battle Management Network - Modular, platform-specific implementations with centralized oversight and decentralized execution - Training solutions adaptable to evolving capabilities and distributed operational environments - Long-term sustainment and support for cybersecurity updates - Period of Performance: - Solutions must be commercially available and installable in operational aircraft by FY2027; no specific contract duration or option years stated - Places of Performance/Delivery: - Wright Patterson AFB (contracting office) - Mobility Air Forces (MAF) fleet (government facility) - USAF installations and other operational sites (place of performance) - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are listed; this is an RFI for market research and planning.

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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Mobility (WL), is conducting market research to identify and understand commercial capabilities for the development, prototyping, installation, and sustainment of Hybrid SATCOM and other connectivity solutions across the Mobility Air Forces (MAF). The Government seeks to identify sources capable of developing, validating, and delivering compliant Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for commercially available or commercial-derivative systems and components in support of USAF PEO/WL Mobility Air Forces (MAF) connectivity requirements.

This RFI is to understand (1) availability and/or completeness of technical data required to generate a compliant TDP, (2) proposed technical/data validation methods, (3) recommended data-rights strategies, and (4) ability to support future integration, modification, cybersecurity updates, and sustainment across the MAF enterprise. The MAF fleet requires secure, resilient, and agile connectivity to support global operations and command and control. To address these challenges, WL is exploring enterprise-focused acquisition mechanisms to rapidly integrate and field common connectivity solutions across multiple aircraft platforms and configurations.

WL envisions an incremental acquisition approach to field, certify, and scale common connectivity requirements across the MAF. While requirements are common, implementation will be platform-specific. WL requires a disciplined, repeatable process to visualize, validate, operationalize and rapidly scale enterprise connectivity capabilities in alignment with operational timelines.

WL seeks industry input on technical approaches, data availability, data rights considerations, training and the ability to deliver and sustain TDPs supporting MAF connectivity requirements. WL further anticipates that training will be required to support the effective installation, operation, administration, and sustainment of capabilities delivered under this effort for each platform. WL seeks industry input on training solutions that are adaptable and scalable to accommodate evolving capabilities, varied user roles and geographically distributed operational environments.

Responses will inform acquisition strategy, integration approaches, and future modernization across the enterprise. The proposed acquisition strategy is to utilize 10 USC 4022 to identify capable contractors to support follow-on production efforts.

WL intends to schedule an industry day event in regards to the content of this RFI. An official date will be scheduled and provided via this posting.