527 SAS Satellite Modems

1. This RFI is issued solely to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any potential future RFQ. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research, a continuous process for collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market to satisfy agency needs. The acquisition strategy has not yet been determined, and market research results will assist in determining the direction this acquisition may take.

2. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. Responses are requested from all business sizes.

3. This Sources Sought is for COMTECH Satellite Modem. If able, please provide a capability statement to be used for market research purposes only:

Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) is looking for ten (10) COMTECH EF Data Model SLM5650B Satellite Communications 
MODEM, Base Unit with the following salient characteristics: CEFD Front Panel Ruggedized (0C to 50C) 100 - 240 VAC 
Primary Input Power, Non-Illuminated AC Power Switch TRANSEC Module (AES-256), 64 kbps - 10 Mbps Data Rate Range, 
Latest WGS Certified with Latest FIPS Certified Firmware 64 kbps - 10 Mbps TX Data Rate Range BPSK / QPSK / OQPSK 
Modulation Type (Standard), Turbo Product Coding (Standard), Standard (EIA-530/422 HSSI) and Single-Port GigE, 10 Mbps 
RX Data Rate SLM5650B Extended Software OpenAMIP Disabled Standard Acquisition Range /- 30KHz, SLM5650B 
Accessories Standard - (USA) AC Power Cord, Rear Mount Bracket (20 - 24 in), Warranty 1 Year Hardware Warranty Included, 
and secondly, ten (10) Digital Support Plans to include 24/7 x 365 technical support for troubleshooting timebound escalation of 
trouble tickets access to the customer support portal and latest firmware/software releases