# SAM #AECommsKitsBNOJA2026

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

**Buyer:** Fa4452 763 Ess
**Posted:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** AECommsKitsBNOJA2026
**NAICS:** 541519, 334290

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

<p>This is a new requirement for Brand Name TUCK-19 platforms and SpaceX Starshield Mini Terminals to form one singular tactical communications kit.&nbsp;</p>

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