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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on November 21, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Request for Information - Link 16 Ground Station

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FA8629-25-R-5056Federal

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334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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RFI FA862925 R5056 - Link-16 Ground Station

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA
Contacts
Edwin Hernandez Mendez
Denis Grenier

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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 (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing a portable Link-16 ground station.


The system requires data communication between Link-16 & SADL-equipped aircraft and ASOCoperators & TACPs and run gateway control and mission software. A second channel on the Link-16 terminal (STT) will be used for VMF operations concurrently.

The system, together with gateway software provides:
1. The Link-16 & SADL Common Operating Picture (COP) to the TACP Weapon System
2. The ability to forward tracks received from TACP to Link-16 & SADL networks and to/from Joint Range Extension Application Protocol-A (JREAP-A) and Joint Range Extension Application Protocol-C (JREAP-C) connections.
3. The ability to filter and forward tracks from the Link-16 & SADL networks to software for dissemination across echelons.
4. The ability to exchange J-series messages with other systems in other locations via JREAP-A & JREAP- C Internet Protocol(s) (IP) transmissions over other IP networks.

Please see attachment for instructions on responding to this Request for Information.

To request acces to document labeled as CUI please reach out to Denis Grenier in order to complete a NDA. 

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