Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) Joint Hub Variant Request for Information (RFI)

The Department of the Air Force Space Systems Command is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (FA8807‑PTWJHV‑RFI‑002) to gather market information for the development, production, and integration of a Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) Joint Hub Variant (JHV) that will support both GEO and MEO satellite communications missions. Respondents are asked to describe experience with comparable SATCOM ground‑system projects, demonstrate technical competency in hardware and software development, and outline how they will meet the PTW JHV technical requirements—including NSA‑certified ECUs, cybersecurity and information‑assurance controls, and a reduced size‑weight‑power (SWaP) configuration. The Government seeks a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) schedule and cost estimate (broken out into non‑recurring and recurring engineering) for delivering 36 JHVs (12 each of HUBG, HUBM, and HUBW) with an anticipated award in Q3 CY 2027, and requests recommendations on contract vehicle (IDIQ vs. alternative) and contract type (FFP preferred, with justification if unsuitable). Responses must be submitted electronically as an unclassified white paper (PDF or Word) following the specified formatting guidelines, with any proprietary material clearly marked, and are due by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on 23 April 2026 to the listed contracting officials. The RFI is for market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation, and the Government will not incur costs for responses.

Notice ID

59afa07dd7d541e28f6f031b1e4c733d

Solicitation Number

FA8807-PTWJHV-RFI-002

NAICS Code

517810

Classification Code

AC23