RDS Sustainment Request for Information v1

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Radio Distribution System (RDS) Sustainment RFI
Kessel Run All Domain Operations Suite Development Services THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is for information and planning purposes only. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in sustaining the software and hardware identified below that meets the Government's requirements. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. Proprietary information will be accepted and handled appropriately. Responders should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. We will not accept classified information in response to this RFI. The Government is not obligated to and will not reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender.
This RFI is from the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Program Management Office (PMO), of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Kessel Run located at 11 Barksdale Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731.

Market Research Approach:
Through responses provided to this RFI, and subsequent Market Research engagements, the Government intends to obtain the following:
● Industry’s input and suggestions on refining requirements ● Recommendations on the Government’s acquisition and contracting approach ● Industry’s capabilities to meet the requirements below Respondents to this RFI may be invited to participate in further market research activities, including Virtual One-on-One activities and Question-and-Answer sessions.

1. Description of Program Requirements

The PMO (Kessel Run) is seeking information on how interested parties could provide continued sustainment of the RDS version 2.X (v2.X) baseline to maintain security and functionality. The current AN/USQ-163 AOC WS is the Senior Command Control (C2) element of a Theater Air Control System (TACS) and the operational level focal point for C2 of air and space forces during Air Force (AF), joint and coalition operations. The AOC WS consists of several configurations including: