LRWKC Telemetry RFI

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 96th Test Systems Squadron (TSSQ), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing Telemetry Systems for procurement and sustainment. This effort supports the modernization of the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) and the Eglin Test and Training Complex (ETTC) in Goulds, FL. The Government is interested in understanding current Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) solutions. Responses are due by March 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

The Telemetry Systems will provide accurate data for airborne test platforms, test items, and targets within the Eglin Test and Training Complex for airborne, waterborne, and land test missions. Key requirements include:

• Phased array telemetry systems capable of tracking a 5-watt, 20 Mb/s data rate, S-Band transmitter up to 200 nautical miles over water with less than 10-5 Bit Error Rate.
• Systems must be trailer-mounted transportable or fixed systems on towers.
• Telemetry receivers meeting IRIG Standard 218-20 (Telemetry Over Internet Protocol) and IRIG Standard 106-25R1 Appendix 2-G (Data Quality Metric and Data Quality Encapsulation).
• Reliability and sustainment costs are critical due to the semi-tropical, salt spray environment.
• Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) network rules and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for Information Systems.

Information Requested

Interested sources must demonstrate capacity and capability with verifiable past performance for:

• Procuring, providing, and installing materials, spare parts, and consumables.
• Designing, testing, modifying, and installing system components, modifications, and improvements.
• Repairing, refurbishing, and maintaining systems to manufacturer specifications.
• Operating, calibrating, aligning, tuning, and verifying performance.
• Procuring new Telemetry systems.

Submission Details

Vendors should submit a white paper (max 8 pages) or a PowerPoint presentation (max 16 slides). Submissions must be in PDF, Microsoft Word, or PowerPoint format.

• Administrative Information (Section 1/beginning of presentation): Company name, mailing address, CAGE code, Point of Contact (POC) details (name, phone, email), business website, business size status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SB, LB), and foreign-owned/controlled status. This section does not count towards page/slide limits.
• Technical Response (Section 2/after admin info): Address the information requested in Section 3 of the RFI. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
• Set-Aside: None specified (market research)
• Response Due: March 30, 2026
• Published: February 27, 2026
• Contact: Mr. Anthony Aldrich (96TSSQ.RNXT.RNXTRFI@US.AF.MIL)

Evaluation

Responses will be used by the Government to assess industry capabilities, inform an acquisition strategy, and potentially develop a Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), or performance specifications.

Additional Notes

This RFI is for market research only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an obligation to acquire products/services. The Government will not reimburse respondents for submission costs. Not responding does not preclude future participation. Questions should be submitted in writing to Mr. Aldrich; general non-proprietary questions will be shared. The Government does not guarantee answers to questions received after 15 days from the RFI release.