SATCOM Modernization Synopsis

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice announces the intent to issue a 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for SATCOM Terminals, Antenna, and associated assets. The acquisition is being conducted by the 81st Contracting Squadron.

• Procurement of SATCOM Terminals, Antenna, and associated assets.

• The requirement specifications will be posted with the solicitation.

• Anticipated award of a firm-fixed price requirements contract.

• Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.5 will be used.

• The solicitation will be posted on www.sam.gov on or about February 26, 2026.

• Copies of the solicitation will not be mailed; they must be downloaded from https://www.sam.gov.

• Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for postings, changes, amendments, and closing dates.

• Proposal questions will only be accepted after the solicitation is posted and must be submitted in writing (via email).

• Answers to questions will be posted for all interested parties.

• Questions should be directed to Zachary Willard at (228) 377-1804 or zachary.willard.1@us.af.mil.

• This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation.

• The applicable NAICS code is 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing).

• The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

• No paper copies of the solicitation will be available, and no verbal responses will be accepted.

• Registration in SAM is required for award with any DoD agency.

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

To replace two end-of-life Ground Multi-Band Terminal (GMT) and Quad-band Large Aperture Antenna (QLAA) training assets with modern, efficient, and sustainable systems to sustain apprentice-level training missions.

This SOO requires the delivery of two complete, turn-key, and fully operational deployable dual-hub SATCOM terminal systems. This includes all necessary hardware, software, integration, documentation, and training.

• Two (2) complete Dual-Hub SATCOM Terminal Systems: Must support C, X, Ku, and Ka-band frequencies, operate across two independent communication links simultaneously, and feature a modular feed boom design for tool-less band swapping.

• Deployable by a two-person crew: Includes setup, satellite acquisition, and teardown.

• Remote Command and Control: Via two contractor-provided ruggedized laptops with intuitive GUIs per terminal.

• Automated Satellite Acquisition: With motorized drives.

• Low-power amplifier configuration for SATSIM operations.

• Containerized: All components must be in ruggedized, transportable transit cases.

• Seamless Integration: With existing infrastructure (concrete pads, 120/240 VAC power) and training curriculum (supporting BPSK, QPSK, MIL-STD-188-165A, EIA-530, and iDirect scenarios).

• On-Site Integration: Turn-key setup and integration services.

• Comprehensive Technical Documentation: User/technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance guides for organic, operator-level, and intermediate-level maintenance.

• One-Time "Train-the-Trainer" Program: For up to 12 government personnel.

• Place of Performance (Delivery): 809 Hercules St (Bldg 6902, Jones Hall), KAFB, MS 39534.

• Period of Performance: Delivery, set-up, training, and integration activities to be completed between 180 and 225 days after contract award.

Existing training assets are beyond their service life, leading to frequent downtime, high maintenance costs, and reduced operational efficiency. This acquisition aims to improve cost-effectiveness and ensure uninterrupted training.