SAM #F1S0A6090A001

Portable Wireless Communications Network System for Air Force Flight Test Squadron

The U.S. Air Force's 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking industry input for the development and delivery of a portable wireless communications network system under the HAWCEYES program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 418th Flight Test Squadron, Air Force Test Center, Air Force Materiel Command - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; commercial manufacturers of wireless communications hardware/software are relevant - Products/Services Requested: - Portable wireless communications network system - Must support at least 32 devices - Operate on 802.11xx or Bluetooth protocols with minimum 30m range - Battery-powered for 30-60 minutes - Interface with aircraft intercoms via U-174 connector - Utilize commercial VOIP software (e.g., TeamSpeak, Mumble) - Two units required initially, with design retention for future builds - Contractor support services - Design coordination, delivery, troubleshooting, and flight test support - Personnel must meet Mission Essential requirements for flight tests on C-17, KC-135, and KC-46 aircraft - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be airworthy and meet cybersecurity standards - Initial design coordination and delivery within 90 days of contract award and approval - Contract duration up to 3 years, with potential for additional units and support - Emphasis on small business participation and SAM.gov registration

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) HELPFUL AIRBORNE WIRELESS

COMMUNICATION ECOSYSTEM YIELDING ENHANCED SHARING

(HAWCEYES)   

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items.  This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U. S. Government to form a binding contract. Parties that respond will not be paid for the information submitted. The Air Force is hereby requesting capability statements and other information from interested sources.    

General Information: The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain information from potential eligible and interested contractors for the purchase of HELPFUL AIRBORNE WIRELESS. COMMUNICATION ECOSYSTEM YIELDING ENHANCED SHARING (HAWCEYES). The AFTC anticipates

awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) is 334220 and a Product Service Code (PSC) of 5985. System for Award Management

(Sam.gov) registration is mandatory for this contract (see SAM

website at (https://sam.gov/content/home). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process. Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type, contract clauses, and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov.     

Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services, including highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts/agreements. In addition, please indicate business size (Large or Small), CAGE code/DUNS, provide a list of any contracts or other agreements similar in nature, the program/project name, contract number or other identifier, administering office/address, and the point of contact with the current telephone number.    

The AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments. Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format. Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages. Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified.   

Interested vendors should submit responses no later than July 6, 2026 09:00 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Small Business sources responding should state their business size status based on the NAICS referenced above. Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to Karina Alvarez, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZIOA at karina.alvarez.4@us.af.mil and cc: Amanda Tate, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZIOA at amanda.tate@us.af.mil.    

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