RFQ HAWCEYES
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The U.S. Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking industry input through a Sources Sought synopsis and Request for Information for the Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES) initiative, which aims to develop a portable, self-contained wireless communication system to enhance real-time collaboration among test teams on and off aircraft. The system must support at least 32 connected devices using Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth protocols with a minimum 30-meter range, integrate with existing aircraft intercom systems via a U-174 connector, and operate on battery power for a minimum of 30 minutes (60 minutes desired), with supplemental 115VAC connectivity for sustained flight testing. Voice-over-IP software such as TeamSpeak or Mumble compatible with iOS and Android devices is required, and the solution must be delivered in two copies to the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB within 90 days of final design agreement. All contractor employees must pass a criminal history background check per DoD regulations, complete Level I Antiterrorism Awareness training, comply with base security protocols including FPCON and HPCON measures, and are strictly prohibited from possessing weapons on installation property. The project also requires full compliance with OSHA standards and DAFI 91-204 for mishap reporting, with contractors responsible for safeguarding all government property provided. This procurement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 334220, and responses are expected from small businesses that can demonstrate relevant technical capability through submitted capability statements. Submissions must include business size certification, CAGE and DUNS numbers, and a detailed account of past performance on similar government or commercial contracts, including project names, contract numbers, administering offices, and points of contact with phone numbers. All responses must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, not exceed 10 double-spaced pages, be unclassified, and not include proprietary information. The deadline for responses is July 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, and submissions must be emailed to Karina Alvarez with a copy to Amanda Tate. Registration in SAM.gov is mandatory for participation. The AFTC will not reimburse any costs associated with responses, and this RFI is solely for market research to determine whether a formal RFQ will be issued if sufficient capable small business sources are identified
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Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) HELPFUL AIRBORNE WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION ECOSYSTEM YIELDING ENHANCED SHARING
(HAWCEYES)
This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Quote (RFQ) to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items.
General Information: The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain information from potential eligible and interested contractors for the purchase of HELPFUL AIRBORNE WIRELESS. COMMUNICATION ECOSYSTEM YIELDING ENHANCED SHARING (HAWCEYES). The AFTC anticipates
awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS) is 334220 and a Product Service Code (PSC) of 5985. System for Award Management
(Sam.gov) registration is mandatory for this contract (see SAM
website at (https://sam.gov/content/home). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process. Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type, contract clauses, and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov.
Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services, including highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts/agreements. In addition, please indicate business size (Large or Small), CAGE code/DUNS, provide a list of any contracts or other agreements similar in nature, the program/project name, contract number or other identifier, administering office/address, and the point of contact with the current telephone number.
The AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments. Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format. Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages. Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified.
Interested vendors should submit responses no later than July 6, 2026 09:00 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Small Business sources responding should state their business size status based on the NAICS referenced above. Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to Karina Alvarez, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZIOA at karina.alvarez.4@us.af.mil and cc: Amanda Tate, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZIOA at amanda.tate@us.af.mil.