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Space Communication Hardware & Signal Processing

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Response Deadline03/23/2030, 06:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on the supply and integration of space-based communication hardware and signal processing systems for prime contractors working on Air Force Research Laboratory projects. The scope of work involves the design and fabrication of critical components, including antennas, feed networks, transmitters, receivers, and RF amplifiers, specifically aimed at enabling new bandwidth access. The contractor is responsible for delivering completed communication hardware assemblies along with comprehensive signal throughput test results. Managed under the Department of Defense for the AFRL Rvk agency, the project falls under NAICS code 334220 and maintains a response deadline extending to March 23, 2030.

General Info

Subcontract for AFRL space communication hardware supply and integration through March 23, 2030.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NM

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA9453-21-S-0001.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA CALL005 Topic Area 1 Space Vehicle Functionality and Logistics, Advanced Next Generation Strategic Radiation hardened Memory (ANGSTRM)

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Timeline

PostedMay 18

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Response DeadlineMar 23

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Response Deadline

03/23/2030, 06:00:00 AM UTCin over 3 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

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Supplies and integrates space-based communication hardware and signal processing systems for prime contractors on Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) projects. Designs and fabricates antennas, feed networks, transmitters, receivers, and RF amplifiers to enable new bandwidth access. Delivers communication hardware assemblies and signal throughput test results.

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