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Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal Increment 2, Block 2 (GASNTi2b2) Industry Day - Initial Notice

Special Notice from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. Due Oct 30, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4), 12 days left.

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Solicitation numberGASNTi2b2_IND_DAY_INT_NOTICE_541715
AgencyDepartment of the Air Force
OfficeFA8735 Nuclear Ntw Div Afnwc Pzhn
Notice typeSpecial Notice
Set-asideNone
Trade (NAICS)Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
Place of performanceHanscom AFB, Massachusetts
PostedOct 2, 2026
Response deadlineOct 30, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-4) (12 days left)

Official notice and attachments

Description

UPDATE: This Industry Day that was planned for 4 November 2026 is now postponed. A new date will be announced at a later time. The attached document has been updated to reflect this change.

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center’s Nuclear Networks Division plans to conduct an Industry Day 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.

This release serves as an early planning notification; consequently, all scheduled dates and event details remain tentative. The formal, finalized announcement is projected to be published on SAM.gov in approximately October. Please see the attached document for more information.

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