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A -- Combined Radio Frequency (RF) and Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) using High Dynamic Range Optical Modems

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This contract pertains to the development of a combined Radio Frequency (RF) and Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) system utilizing high dynamic range optical modems. The effort is managed by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, under the solicitation number FA8650-07-C-4507. The key modification to the original announcement involves updating all referenced dates from 2006 to 2007 while leaving all other terms unchanged. The contract is classified as a presolicitation, issued by the Department of Defense, specifically through the office of AFRL/PZL. There is no specified set-aside or NAICS code associated with this contract. Kimberly K. Atkinson serves as the Contracting Officer and is the primary point of contact for this opportunity. The contract focuses on advancing communications technologies through innovative integration of RF and optical modalities to enhance performance and capability.

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Development of RF and FSOC system with high dynamic range modems for U.S. Air Force.

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Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH

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NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedDec 21

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Notice updatedDec 27

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Kimberly K AtkinsonContracting Officer

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This Modification revises all dates listed as 2006 in the original announcement and changes them to 2007. All other information in the original announcement remains the same.

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