SAM #FA8629-27-R-5003

Air Force market research for Samsung Knox software and tactical cables

The Department of the Air Force is seeking market information on Samsung S20 Tactical Edition software and tactical cabling needs. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force; Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces Directorate; Special Warfare Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN). - OEM and named companies: Samsung is the named device manufacturer and Knox software provider. L3 Harris is referenced as the maker of compatible radios; no cable manufacturer or reseller is identified. APEX refers to the hub network in the cable description. - Requested products: 45 Knox Server software licenses; 190 37-inch Dual Radio Handheld Battery Cables (P/N CB-0406-00); 120 PRC-163 DATA Only Cables (P/N CB-0532-25); and 15 APEX Ethernet Adapter Cables (P/N CB-0556-00). - Notable requirements: Knox software is intended to allow users to restore 45 Samsung S20 Tactical Edition devices after a factory reset. Battery cables split power from one battery source to two radios; data cables provide USB 2.0 connectivity for L3 Harris AN/PRC-163 and AN/PRC-167 radios; Ethernet adapter cables connect Ethernet-capable equipment to the centralized APEX hub network. - Market research and delivery considerations: This is an RFI, not a solicitation. Respondents are asked to address their capability, ROM pricing, delivery within six months after receipt of order, warranty, training, and risks. No contract period of performance is specified.

Description

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.

The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing Knox License Server Software, 37" Dual Radio Handheld Battery Cable, PRC-163 DATA Only Cable and APEX Ethernet Adapter cable for use with Samsung (S20) Tactical Edition (TE) end user devices (EUDs).

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