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Title	Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (Bacn) Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding
Country	United States of America
Language	English
Organization	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Published Date	28.06.2024
Deadline Date	29.07.2024
Overview	Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (Bacn) Description Request for Information (RFI) Subject: Operations, Sustainment and Maintenance of Existing Airborne Communication System This RFI is solely to inform the Government-s market research for a potential follow-on contract for the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) Operations, Sustainment and Support program. Currently the BACN program consists of two primary contracts: (1) The BACN Operations and Sustainment and Support (BOSS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and (2) The BACN Platform Maintenance contract. The current BACN BOSS IDIQ contract was awarded to Northrop Grumman Missions Systems (NGMS) in January 2021. This contract provides support for fielded BACN payloads, including their operations, maintenance, and sustainment in Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) operating locations. Under this contract, NGMS also provides the personnel for all operations and maintenance support. The ordering period for this contract ends in January 2026 and the Periods of Performance ends in January 2027. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC HNAB) is seeking information from interested contractors specializing in systems facilitating tactical edge information exchange by reducing communications issues associated with incompatible systems, adverse terrain, and distance. Specifically, the Government is interested in contractors who are capable of operating and providing sustainment and maintenance for an existing communication system currently providing these capabilities. This RFI is intended to gather information and evaluate industry capabilities in providing interoperable information exchange between disparate Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems and voice relay and bridging between unique tactical voice systems. The existing communication system facilitates tactical edge information exchange by addressing communication issues associated with incompatible systems, adverse terrain, and distanc... DEPT OF DEFENSE Contracting Office Address KO FOR MOARNG DO NOT DELETE 7101 MILITARY CIRCLE JEFFERSON CITY , MO 65101-1200 USA Primary Point of Contact : Mr. Arthur J Proctor arthur.j.proctor4.civ@mail.mil Phone Number 573-638-9500 ext. 37020 Secondary Point of Contact : MAJ Joseph P. Caldwell joseph.p.caldwell.mil@mail.mil Phone Number 573-638-9847 emina.velovic@us.af.mil Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding BACNBOSS2 United States of America GT-103352248
NAICS	International Management
CPVS	Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts System, storage and content management software package Office, school and office equipment cleaning services Research, testing and scientific technical simulator Bridge Supports System, storage and content management software development services Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
UNSPSC	Awards Market research IP phones Tent, for office use
Regions	APEC Countries North America Northern America
Sectors	Environment and Pollution-Recycling Automobiles and Auto Parts Supply Roads and Highways-Bridge Water and Sanitation Law and Legal Printing and Publishing Railways-Rail-Railroad Defence and Security Construction Energy-Power and Electrical Computer Hardwares and Consumables Industry Marine
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Title
Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (Bacn) Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Organization
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Published Date
28.06.2024
Deadline Date
29.07.2024
Overview
Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (Bacn) Description Request for Information (RFI) Subject: Operations, Sustainment and Maintenance of Existing Airborne Communication System This RFI is solely to inform the Government-s market research for a potential follow-on contract for the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) Operations, Sustainment and Support program. Currently the BACN program consists of two primary contracts: (1) The BACN Operations and Sustainment and Support (BOSS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and (2) The BACN Platform Maintenance contract. The current BACN BOSS IDIQ contract was awarded to Northrop Grumman Missions Systems (NGMS) in January 2021. This contract provides support for fielded BACN payloads, including their operations, maintenance, and sustainment in Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) operating locations. Under this contract, NGMS also provides the personnel for all operations and maintenance support. The ordering period for this contract ends in January 2026 and the Periods of Performance ends in January 2027. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC HNAB) is seeking information from interested contractors specializing in systems facilitating tactical edge information exchange by reducing communications issues associated with incompatible systems, adverse terrain, and distance. Specifically, the Government is interested in contractors who are capable of operating and providing sustainment and maintenance for an existing communication system currently providing these capabilities. This RFI is intended to gather information and evaluate industry capabilities in providing interoperable information exchange between disparate Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems and voice relay and bridging between unique tactical voice systems. The existing communication system facilitates tactical edge information exchange by addressing communication issues associated with incompatible systems, adverse terrain, and distanc... DEPT OF DEFENSE Contracting Office Address KO FOR MOARNG DO NOT DELETE 7101 MILITARY CIRCLE JEFFERSON CITY , MO 65101-1200 USA Primary Point of Contact : Mr. Arthur J Proctor arthur.j.proctor4.civ@mail.mil Phone Number 573-638-9500 ext. 37020 Secondary Point of Contact : MAJ Joseph P. Caldwell joseph.p.caldwell.mil@mail.mil Phone Number 573-638-9847 emina.velovic@us.af.mil Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding BACNBOSS2 United States of America GT-103352248
NAICS
International Management
CPVS
Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts System, storage and content management software package Office, school and office equipment cleaning services Research, testing and scientific technical simulator Bridge Supports System, storage and content management software development services Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
UNSPSC
Awards Market research IP phones Tent, for office use
Regions
APEC Countries North America Northern America
Sectors
Environment and Pollution-Recycling Automobiles and Auto Parts Supply Roads and Highways-Bridge Water and Sanitation Law and Legal Printing and Publishing Railways-Rail-Railroad Defence and Security Construction Energy-Power and Electrical Computer Hardwares and Consumables Industry Marine
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Download Document
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