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SLC3S-A Broadband SATCOM Service

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FA4452-08-R-0005Federal

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The Senior Leaders Command and Control and Communications Service-Airborne (SLC3S-A) Broadband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Service contract, identified by solicitation number FA4452-08-R-0005, is currently in a presolicitation phase with its formal Request for Proposal (RFP) issuance delayed due to the government addressing various requirements issues based on industry feedback. This initiative is managed by the Department of Defense at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and is categorized under NAICS code 517410, which relates to satellite telecommunications. The delay aims to ensure that all necessary concerns are resolved before the official solicitation process proceeds. Key points include the government’s effort to refine contract requirements to better align with industry capabilities and expectations for advanced broadband SATCOM services to support airborne command and control communications for senior leaders. The contract's administrative contacts include Contracting Officer Tammie R. Shelton and Contract Specialist Jennifer L. Gherardini, both based at Scott AFB. No set-aside type or additional location details for performance have been specified at this stage. The government continues to monitor and prepare for a future solicitation release once the outstanding issues are fully addressed.

General Info

DoD delays SLC3S-A broadband SATCOM RFP to refine requirements based on industry feedback.

NAICS

517410 - Satellite Telecommunications

Place of Performance

IL

Set-Aside

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Documents

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Questions and Answers for Draft RFP FA4452-08-R-0005

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Airborne Broadband SATCOM Service Industry Day Questions

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DD Form 2345 and Instructions

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Draft RFP FA4452-08-R-0005 SLC3S-A Broadband SATCOM Service Q&A

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HQ Air Mobility Command EACN Industry Day Notice

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Industry Day Attendees - SLC3S-A Broadband SATCOM Service

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Notice for DLIS Certification - Solicitation FA4452-08-R-0005

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4452 763 Ess
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA
Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA
Contacts
Tammie R. SheltonContracting Officer
Jennifer L GherardiniContract Specialist

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As a result of industry feedback, the government is addressing several requirements issues that need resolution prior to the issuance of the formal solicitation for the Senior Leaders Command and Control and Communications Service-Airborne (SLC3S-A) Broadband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Service. Therefore, the formal issuance of RFP FA4452-08-R-0005 for the SLC3S-A Broadband SATCOM requirement is delayed until further notice.

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