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Award and brand-name justification for aeromedical evacuation tactical communications equipment

The Air Force is acquiring brand-name tactical communications equipment for aeromedical evacuation, with receipt expected in FY27. - Requirement: Eight TUCK-19 mobile tactical networking platforms with MANTLE automation (part number TUCK-NTS-S-1) and four SpaceX Starshield Mini Terminals (part number SPX-SSH-FHP_TERM). - Additional government inventory: Four existing Starshield Mini Terminals will be used to support the eight-suite deployment; they are not part of the four terminals being procured. - Purpose and capabilities: The integrated equipment supports secure NIPR/SIPR operations and automated PACE failover across cellular, Wi-Fi, and Starshield satellite connections for en-route patient care. - Brand-name basis: The justification cites specialized integration, interoperability, and automated secure failover requirements. - Timing: FY26 is identified as the funding/support year, but long lead times mean equipment receipt is expected in FY27. No exact delivery dates or contract duration are provided. - Award information: The initial notice reports delivery order FA445226F0050 under contract NNG15SD03B. The available text does not provide a total award amount.

Description

This is a new requirement for Brand Name TUCK-19 platforms and SpaceX Starshield Mini Terminals to form one singular tactical communications kit. 

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