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

Sources SoughtNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in EL SEGUNDO, CA
  • Industry: All Other Telecommunications
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
FA8807-PTWJHV-RFI-002
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8807 MIL COMM AND PNT SSC/CGK
Posted Date
Monday, March 23, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, April 23, 2026
PSC Code
AC23
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
EL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808
Status
Active

Description

Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) Joint Hub Variant Request for Information (RFI) SEE RELATED NOTICE, ID FA8807-PTWOC-RFI-001 Section I: PTES Description & Background The Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) is the ground processing system designed to provide anti-jam (AJ) wideband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) capability utilizing the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW). PTES initial use is intended for the tactical warfighter using Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites, aka PTW over WGS (PTWoW). Later phases of the program will support other suitable satellites described in Section II that can be a transponder for the PTW. PTES consists of components for the Joint Hub (JH), Mission Management System (MMS), Key Management System (KMS), Key Loading and Initialization Facility (

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for all other telecommunications with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in EL SEGUNDO, CA. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.