SAM #FA2377-26-R-B014NOCA

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is announcing a Notice of Contract Action for the Precise Ensemble Network Communications Allowing PNT (PENCAP) program. - AFRL Sensors Directorate, Spectrum Warfare Division (AFRL/RYW) is the lead office - PENCAP aims to develop a network clock ensemble for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) - Solution to be implemented on a modified 3U VPX Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) card running pntOS - Includes prototype cards, networking methods, and an ensemble algorithm - Must support robust dynamic environments, authentication, and testing - Estimated contract value is $9.3 million (Cost-Plus Fixed Fee) - No proposals are requested at this time; this is a pre-solicitation notice - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Place of performance is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Potential competitors and alternatives: - Companies specializing in networked timing, VPX hardware, and PNT solutions may compete - Alternative solutions could include other VPX card platforms or network clock ensemble technologies

Key requirements: - Development and implementation of a network clock ensemble - Prototype hardware and software integration - Advanced networking and authentication capabilities - Testing in dynamic environments

This Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) is for the anticipated Precise Ensemble Network Communications Allowing PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) (PENCAP) effort. Please see the attached document for details.