Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal Increment 2, Block 2 (GASNTi2b2) Industry Day
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Special Notice from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. Due Nov 24, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5), 26 days left.
| Solicitation number | GASNTi2b2_IND_DAY_NOTICE_541715 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA8735 Nuclear Ntw Div Afnwc Pzhn |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) |
| Place of performance | Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 24, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5) (26 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
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Description
The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center’s Nuclear Networks Division plans to conduct an Industry Day on 9 December 2026 in support of the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal Increment 2, Block 2 program, referred to as GASNTi2b2. The purpose of the event is to provide industry with a preliminary overview of the required capability to obtain feedback for market research and acquisition planning.
The contemplated effort will involve the design, development, and integration of components to deliver a strategic ground-based High Frequency (HF) communications system. The Government anticipates releasing a pre-read package on or about 13 November 2026. Interested organizations should register by contacting the primary Point of Contact identified below no later than 24 November 2026.
Please see the attached notice for more details.
Contracting contact
- Claud During · [email protected]
- Jessica Suchocki · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541715, a business counts as small if it has no more than 11 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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