U. S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) E-4B Aircraft High-Capacity Crossover (HCX) Broadband Aero Mobile Satellite Communication Service

This Sources Sought notice (FA2541-25-014) seeks market research for a one-year base plus four one-year option contract (starting April 1, 2026) to provide high-capacity crossover (HCX) broadband aero mobile satellite communication services for the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command's E-4B aircraft fleet. The service must provide global Ka-band connectivity for the Secretary of Defense and other senior U.S. leaders, supporting up to four aircraft simultaneously at aggregate data rates up to 90 Mbps (at or above 10,000 feet AGL and antenna elevation angles ≥20°). Critical requirements include 99.999% operational availability for transponded bandwidth, secure beam steering capability, a web-based network management system portal, 24/7 NOC support, and Host Nation Approval License (HNAL) support. The contractor must meet stringent reliability and reporting requirements, including immediate notification of faults and outages, detailed reporting on EMI/RFI incidents, and compliance with cybersecurity incident reporting regulations (DoD Instruction 8530.03 and DFARS clause 252.204-7012). The government will provide existing government-owned air and ground modems. Responses should address specific questions regarding vendor capabilities, including frequency clearance processing, potential hardware/software upgrades, and subcontracting plans. Responses are due September 19, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST.

Notice ID

f43432af35c9439c82158478462aae4f

Solicitation Number

FA2541-25-014

NAICS Code

517410

Classification Code

DG11