RFI Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES).

The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (Solicitation No. F1S0AV6090A001) for the Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES) project. The effort, classified under NAICS 334220 and PSC 5985, seeks capability statements from interested firms—large or small—detailing experience with similar government or commercial wireless‑communication contracts, business size, CAGE/DUNS, and a point of contact. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and submit an unclassified, non‑proprietary Microsoft Word response (≤10 double‑spaced pages) by 09:00 a.m. PDT, April 21, 2026, to Karina Alvarez (cc Amanda Tate). The RFI also invites recommendations on contract type, clauses, and acquisition strategy; a formal RFQ will be issued if sufficient capable sources are identified. The required deliverable is a self‑contained, portable “carry‑on/off” wireless communications network (two units in Phase 1) that can support the 418th Flight Test Squadron’s airborne test teams of up to 20 members. The system must use commercial 802.11xx Wi‑Fi and/or Bluetooth protocols with a minimum 30‑meter range, support at least 32 connected iOS/Android devices, and integrate commercial VoIP software (e.g., TeamSpeak or Mumble) capable of updates. It must be battery‑powered for at least 30 minutes (60 minutes desired) and also operable from 115 VAC, interface with the aircraft intercom via a U‑174 connector to receive (and optionally transmit) audio, and provide all hardware/software documentation required for airworthiness and cybersecurity approvals. Information on similar contracts, program identifiers, and relevant points of contact must be included.

Notice ID

4e34f5d0c66b41948fdc694eb6418ac4

Solicitation Number

F1S0AV6090A001

NAICS Code

334220

Classification Code

5985