Air Force Research Laboratory B-52 Hybrid SATCOM Demonstration

Location:	District of Columbia
Posted:	Jul 28, 2025
Due:	Jul 30, 2025
Agency:	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
Solicitation No:	FA2541-25-013
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Notice ID

FA2541-25-013

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

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DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

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FA2541 SSC COMRCL SVS OFC SSC CMK

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General Information View Changes

Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Jul 28, 2025 03:34 pm EDT
Original Published Date: Jul 23, 2025 03:07 pm EDT
Updated Response Date: Jul 30, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 30, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Updated Inactive Date: Aug 14, 2025
Original Inactive Date: Aug 14, 2025
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
NAICS Code:
- 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications
Place of Performance:
Chantilly , DC

USA

Description

This requirement is for commercial satellite communication (COMSATCOM) transponded capacity, ground station services, and associated engineering for one (1) L3Harris Hybrid SATCOM System. Approximately 5 MHz of Ka-band capacity is sought for this demonstration. The minimum elevation angle from the system to the satellite is 10 degrees. Detailed system information is included in the Technical Specification. The Government will provide the required modem for installation at a commercial ground station. The anticipated period of performance is 08/04/2025 – 10/31/2025.

*This RFI is requesting GEO solutions only.

Please see attached RFI for specifics related to this notice in addition to Draft Tech Specs to assist in responding to the RFI.

** Update on 28 Jul 2025, Q&A Posted.

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Contracting Office Address

CP 310 744 5804 14850 CONFERENCE CENTER DR
CHANTILLY , VA 20151
USA

Primary Point of Contact

John Seacrist
john.seacrist@spaceforce.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Jul 28, 2025 03:34 pm EDTSources Sought (Updated)
Jul 28, 2025 01:35 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
Jul 24, 2025 09:33 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
Jul 23, 2025 03:07 pm EDT Sources Sought (Original)

Air Force Research Laboratory B-52 Hybrid SATCOM Demonstration

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Jul 23, 2025	[Sources Sought (Original)] Air Force Research Laboratory B-52 Hybrid SATCOM Demonstration
Jul 24, 2025	[Sources Sought (Updated)] Air Force Research Laboratory B-52 Hybrid SATCOM Demonstration