REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR AIRBORNE SATCOM ANTENNAS

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to gather details from industry regarding airborne satellite communication (SATCOM) antenna systems suitable for military aircraft use. Issued by AFLCMC/HNA, the RFI is strictly for market research and planning and does not represent a solicitation for proposals or a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure any goods or services. The information requested focuses on the performance, availability, and cost of SATCOM systems that align with specific design parameters, including components such as the antenna aperture and pointing assembly, high-power amplifier, low noise block converter, block upconverter, and radome. The solicitation, designated under the NAICS code 334220, encourages respondents to provide data that will assist in shaping potential future requirements but emphasizes that there is no guarantee of a formal Request for Proposal or contract award. Contacts for further information include Filomena Gomez and Program Manager Bill Lyons, whose details are provided for interested parties to engage with for clarifications. The overall intent is to better understand current technology capabilities and industry offerings related to airborne SATCOM antennas for defense applications.