Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing…

 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.   (ii) Solicitation Number: F1S0AV6090A001 **Please provide the full solicitation number on all packages**   This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).   (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 and DPN Change 08/17/2023 and DAFAC 2023-0707. (iv) THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE: OPEN & FULL COMPETITION . The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 334220 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. (v) CLIN Nomenclature. PLEASE GIVE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS THAT SPEAK TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OR CAPABILITY. CLIN 0001 – Design and build a carry-on/off wireless communications network that is self-contained and portable. Two copies shall be built in the first phase with the design retained for future options to build more copies. CLIN 0002 – Utilize existing 802.11xx (Wifi) and/or Bluetooth protocols with a minimum range of 30 meters. CLIN 0003 – Be self powered via batteries for a minimum period of 30 minutes (60 minutes desired) and have the capability to be plugged into to 115VAC “wall power” for the duration of the flight test. CLIN 0004 - Utilize commercial VOIP software such as TeamSpeak or Mumble (or another commercially available software as determined jointly by the government and contractor) which supports device connectivity for both iOS and Android devices. Software shall have the ability to receive version updates. CLIN 0005 - Support a minimum of 32 connected devices. CLIN 0006 - Plug in to receive audio from the aircraft’s existing intercom system (ICS) via U-174 (single prong) connector and retransmit the audio to wirelessly connected devices. The ability to transmit audio on the aircraft ICS is desired (not required) for a future phase. CLIN 0007 - Provide all hardware and software design and specifications to support any required airworthiness and cybersecurity approvals. Approvals will be handled by the government using existing processes. CLIN 0008 - Ship or deliver two copies of the system to the 418FLTS at Edwards Air Force Base for ground checkouts. Retain the ability to build future copies if requested by the government. CLIN 0009 - Travel to the 418FLTS to support troubleshooting or tuning of the system on the aircraft. CLIN 0010 - Contractor personnel may be required to troubleshoot the system during flight tests on Air Force aircraft such as (but not limited to) C-17, KC-135, and KC-46 aircraft. Personnel for flight tests shall meet the 418FLTS requirements to fly as Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) with no inflight duties. If required, those requirements will be sent to the contractor by the 418 FLTS and coordinated through existing MEP approval processes. (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The 418th Flight Test Squadron (418FLTS) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, requests a proposal for work to be accomplished for the development of a wireless communications network that is carried on/off the aircraft and can connect all members of the test team. The proposal is to build an adhoc wireless network which has ONE-WAY receive capability from the existing aircraft intercom on C-17, KC-135, and (next phase) KC-46 test aircraft. The carry-on system would NOT require any aircraft modification and is designed using flight approved batteries and the same commercial wifi that is already approved for use in our military aircraft.   (vii) Estimated Delivery: 180 days ARO, FOB: Destination Edwards AFB, CA   (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. All provisions and clauses can be viewed in their entirety at acquisition.gov.   ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items Offerors shall prepare their quotations IAW FAR 52.212-1, in addition the following information shall be included: PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE:   1. UEI Number: 2. TIN Number: 3. CAGE Code: 4. Contractor Name: 5. Payment Terms (net30) or Discount: 6. Point of Contact and Phone Number: 7. Email address: 8. FOB (destination or origin): 9. Warranty (if applicable) 10. Date Offer Expires (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.   ADDENDUM to 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitati