Request for Information (RFI) for Enterprise Hybrid SATCOM Connectivity Solutions
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (AFLCMC) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Enterprise Hybrid SATCOM Connectivity Solutions for the Mobility Air Forces (MAF). This RFI seeks to identify commercial capabilities for the development, prototyping, installation, and sustainment of secure, resilient, and agile connectivity across MAF aircraft platforms. Responses are due April 30, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), PEO Mobility (WL), aims to understand commercial capabilities for integrating hybrid SATCOM and other connectivity solutions. The goal is to identify sources capable of developing, validating, and delivering compliant Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for commercially available or commercial-derivative systems. WL envisions an incremental acquisition approach, starting with Hybrid SATCOM (HST) prototyping (Increment 1), followed by NIPR/SIPR connectivity (Increment 2), DAFBN integration (Increment 3), and emerging requirements (Increment 4). The scope includes production of A-Kits, B-Kits, Support Equipment Kits, shipping, aircraft installation/modification, spare parts, sustainment, engineering (including NRE), and training services. Emphasis is placed on government-owned TDPs, open architecture, and data rights with no limitations.
Key Information Requested from Industry
Respondents are requested to submit a 5-page white paper addressing:
- Corporate Capability & Experience: Including enterprise-level connectivity programs, TDP generation, technical/data validation, data rights strategies, and enterprise integration/sustainment.
- Technical Capability: Experience with prototyping, integration, and sustainment of secure connectivity solutions, supporting open architectures.
- Technical Approach & Validation: Methods for ensuring technical data availability for TDPs, validating system performance, and integrating commercial systems.
- Data Rights & Sustainment Strategy: Approaches to managing technical data and IP, providing/maintaining TDPs, and enabling agile modernization.
- Training Approach & Support: Recommended methods for developing and delivering training for installation, operation, administration, and sustainment.
Additionally, vendors must complete the provided
AFLCMC_RFIResponseSpreadsheetQuestions.xlsxdetailing company information, business classifications, government contract experience, clearances, technical capabilities, and cost/schedule estimates.
Submission Details & Important Notes
This is an RFI for market research only and not a Request for Proposal (RFP). No costs incurred will be reimbursed. Responses, limited to 5 pages (MS Word) and no higher than Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) (encrypted if CUI), are due by 5:00 pm EDT on April 30, 2026. Submissions should be sent to Captain Jason Kyles (jason.kyles@us.af.mil) and Debra Zides (debra.zides.2.ctr@us.af.mil). The Government may use AI-assisted tools for evaluation and is particularly interested in commercially available solutions installable in FY2027. An industry day event is planned, with details to be announced via this posting.