USAF AFNWC GASNT - Request for Information
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 United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (GASNT) program. The RFI seeks interested and qualified sources to support the design, development, integration, upgrade, and maintenance of the GASNT family of systems. This includes current increments (GASNT Increment 1 for ground-based EHF communications and GASNT Increment 2 Block 1 for aircrew alerting) and future capabilities. The Government is considering establishing a new Multiple Award IDIQ contract vehicle for these efforts. Responses are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI focuses on identifying industry capabilities for:
- Design, development, integration, upgrade, and maintenance of the GASNT family of systems.
- Support for GASNT Increment 1 (ground-based Extremely High Frequency communications).
- Support for GASNT Increment 2 Block 1 (aircrew alerting communications).
- Development and procurement of the next incremental capability for GASNT.
- Addressing complex integration across the GASNT family of systems.
- Improvements to individual GASNT systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: March 12, 2026, 1:01 PM ET
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research purposes only. No contract award will result from this posting. Responses will inform the Government's acquisition strategy for future GASNT program efforts, including the potential establishment of a Multiple Award IDIQ contract.
Additional Notes
Refer to the attached RFI document, (CUI) RFI_GASNT_11Mar26.pdf, for complete details and submission instructions. Interested parties should note that this is a planning document and does not constitute a solicitation.