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AF TENCAP RFI: PROCUREMENT OF C-130/L-382 NON-PERMANENT ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF BEYOND LINE-OF-SIGHT (BLOS) DUAL-BAND SATCOM & GPS HATCH SYSTEMS
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AF TENCAP, through the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center Sensors Division, is conducting market research via solicitation TNCP_26_0001 to identify vendors capable of providing high-bandwidth Beyond-Line-of-Sight 45cm Ku/Ka-Band Satellite Communication systems and associated GPS Hatch assemblies. These systems must support C-130 and L-382 aircraft variants and utilize a Roll-on/Roll-off hatch replacement capability to minimize aircraft downtime. Technical requirements specify that the solution must be network agnostic, compatible with the x410 modem, and utilize software defined radios for digitization rather than commercial SATCOM modems. The objective is to provide network connectivity for future DAF Battle Network integration and communications with mission partners. The government is seeking vendors with TRL 9 prototypes that are ready for small quantity production delivery within the next year and possess pre-existing or in-process Department of War certified airworthiness. This is a Request for Information for market research purposes only; no funds have been authorized, and the RFI does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or an authority to award a contract. Interested respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management under NAICS code 334511 and provide detailed company information, including ownership status and interest in serving as a prime or subcontractor. Submissions are limited to 20 pages and must be delivered electronically to the contracting officer.
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Colorado Springs, CO, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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AF TENCAP, through the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Sensors Division (AFLCMC/WIN), is conducting market research to identify vendors who have designed, developed, and delivered a high-bandwidth Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) 45cm Ku/Ka-Band Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system and associated GPS Hatch assemblies. These SATCOM systems and GPS hatches need to have pre-existing Department of War (DoW) certified airworthiness, or currently in the process of certification, and support operational missions across C-130 / L-382 aircraft variants. The systems must be installed via a Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) hatch replacement capability to maintain fleet operational readiness and prevent aircraft down-time. The solution should be network agnostic, not to include any commercial SATCOM modems, and only be compatible with software defined radios for modem functions such as digitization. The system will provide network connectivity for a C-130 variant for future DAF Battle Network integration and communications with various mission partners. Air Force TENCAP is seeking vendors who have recently delivered existing TRL 9 prototypes, ready for small quantity production units to be delivered within the next year.
14 August 2026 Amended RFI Language:
This description supercedes the original description posted on 03 August 2026.
AF TENCAP, through the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Sensors Division (AFLCMC/WIN), is conducting market research to identify vendors who have designed, developed, and delivered a high-bandwidth Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) 45cm Ku/Ka-Band Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system and associated GPS Hatch assemblies. These SATCOM systems and GPS hatches need to have pre-existing Department of War (DoW) certified airworthiness, or currently in the process of certification, and support operational missions across C-130 / L-382 aircraft variants. The systems must be installed via a Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) hatch replacement capability to maintain fleet operational readiness and prevent aircraft down-time. The solution should be network agnostic, not to include any commercial SATCOM modems, and only be compatible with software defined radios for modem functions such as digitization. Specifically, the system will need to be compatible with the x410 modem. The system will provide network connectivity for a C-130 variant for future DAF Battle Network integration and communications with various mission partners. Air Force TENCAP is seeking vendors who have recently delivered existing TRL 9 prototypes, ready for small quantity production units to be delivered within the next year.
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