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RFI - Flight Antennas & Batteries

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RFI_FlightAntennaBatteries_23Apr26Federal

Submission Closed05/01/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense through the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is seeking industry input via a Request for Information for flight antennas and rechargeable battery systems to support tactical communications. The technical requirements specify five critical components: the MP-3512/TG Gooseneck antenna operating in the 30-512 MHz band, the 1Y58950 antenna supporting 225-450 MHz and 1250-2700 MHz, the 12500-2500-02 rechargeable 7.0 amp-hour lithium-ion battery in green housing, the E45-0070-414 EPDM O-ring with 70 durometer hardness and 14mm inner diameter for environmental sealing, and the BT-70791CK BB-2590/U lithium-ion battery with 251Wh capacity. All components must meet exact form, fit, and function criteria, comply with MIL-STD-810 for environmental ruggedization, maintain 50-ohm impedance and VSWR performance standards, and ensure interoperability with existing military radio and MANET systems. Non-OEM substitutions are prohibited, particularly for battery products, to preserve system certifications. Respondents must provide a brief capability statement including business name, contact details, CAGE and UEI codes, size status, socioeconomic certifications, and subcontractor information. The RFI explicitly states it is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award a contract. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. The place of performance is identified as Georgia, ZIP 31313, while the contracting office is located at Scott AFB, Illinois. No contract value, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or formal evaluation criteria are provided, as this is strictly an information-gathering tool. The solicitation references FAR clause 52.219-14 regarding limitations on subcontracting for small businesses but contains no other formal contract clauses or special requirements beyond submission instructions, which emphasize the need for complete business identification and compliance with socioeconomic certifications.

General Info

DOD seeks industry input for tactical comms antennas and lithium-ion batteries meeting strict MIL-STD-810 and interoperability requirements.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4452 763 Ess

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

GA, 31313, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Sources Sought Notice for Flight Antennas and Batteries - 23 April 2026

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 23

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 1

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/01/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4452 763 Ess

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4452 763 Ess

Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA

Contacts

Katelyn N. Timmermann

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Angela M. Port

contact@example.gov

Full Description

PART NUMBERS & REQUIRED SUPPLIES:

MP-3512/TG - 30-512MHz Manpack Antenna - Gooseneck

1Y58950 - MPDP225X2/1.25-2.7, 225-450 and 1250-2700 MHz

12500-2500-02 - BATTERY PK, RECHARGEABLE, 7.0A-HR LITH ION, GRN

E45-0070-414 - O-RING EPDM, 70 DURO, 2.5MM W, 14MM ID

BT-70791CK - BATTERY, LiION, BB-2590,251Wh

Any questions regarding this Request for Information Notice shall be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist, Katelyn Timmermann, at contact@example.gov and Contracting Officer, Angela Port, at contact@example.gov. Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions receive after 29 April 2026 will be answered.
Businesses who wish to respond to this should send responses via email no later than 01 May 2026 at 12 PM Central Standard Time (CST) to the Contract Specialist, Katelyn Timmermann, at contact@example.gov and Contracting Officer, Angela Port, at contact@example.gov.