Description
The U.S. Air Force, Hanscom AFB, MA, is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential parties interested in providing Radio System Upgrade on International Airborne Advanced Warning and Control System (AWACS). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if necessary. There is no requirement currently.
Scope of work that needs to be addressed:
Integrate the following: HF solution to include external cryptographic devices. Replace UHF and VHF radios with ARC-210 radios.
Include in design: Provide SATURN capability, Ensure compliance with Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS).
Include in design: Provide Data Link support solutions.
Design integration of legacy components with newly procured equipment: Legacy antennas to be integrated with new radio systems. A co-site analysis must be performed to determine the impact of the new capabilities to be implemented on the platform.
Please state any analogous experience with Radio Systems Upgrades on large aircraft and include an existing schedule that encompass procurement timeline, integration/testing timeline, and installation timeline.
Additional Scope of work that should be considered:
Support third-party SW development for Radio Systems Upgrade (RSU) based on the latest mission computing SW.
Installation and Integration options will take place in CONUS and OCONUS by US personnel. The contractor shall assist with any certifications such as airworthiness certification in order to successfully have the radio system fully mission capable.
Training to be provided by contractor either on site or OCONUS for maintainers and operators of the radios.
Technical Orders/Technical Manuals development and updates for the radio system.
Each submission shall include continuous support/sustainment of capabilities.
