56 RQS - L3Harris Small Tactical Terminal (STT)

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 1 to Solicitation FA568226QA013.

• The Response Deadline has been extended to Tuesday, 7 April 2026, no later than 1500 Central European Time.

• Questions must be submitted no later than 25 March 2026.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 7 April 2026.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been moved to 25 March 2026.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification on a question regarding the required equipment and its intended use.

• Equipment Required: Only the STT (Signal Transmission Terminal) is needed; no additional cables or fan trays are required.
• Intended Use: The STT is for use with MOJO Mini Next Link 16 radios and will be utilized for ground operations.

This clarification confirms the specific equipment needed and its application, which may affect vendor proposals and understanding of the requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into a contract. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the legal and regulatory requirements that will apply to the contract.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A table listing clause numbers, alternate/development numbers, clause titles, year/month of the clause, and the section of the contract where the clause is located.
• Clauses in Full Text: Provides the full text for specific clauses, such as "Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors Outside the United States" and "Tax Exemptions (Italy)."
• Payment Instructions: Details on Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions, including definitions, access procedures, WAWF training, document submission methods, payment instructions by document type (cost-type, fixed price, progress payments, etc.), and routing data.
• Certification Requirements: Includes "Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products," requiring offerors to certify their awareness or lack thereof regarding the use of forced or indentured child labor in the production of acquired end products.

Bidders must review these clauses and provisions to understand their contractual obligations, including but not limited to:

• Requirements related to compensation of former DoD officials.
• Antiterrorism and force protection measures for personnel operating outside the United States.
• Tax exemptions applicable in Italy.
• Procedures for electronic invoicing and payment through WAWF.
• Compliance with laws regarding child labor. Understanding these incorporated clauses is crucial for accurate proposal preparation and contract compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), to procure one (1) Brand Name L3Harris KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal (STT). The U.S. Air Force anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order.

• The primary deliverable is the L3Harris KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal (STT), Part #1349587, meeting the specifications outlined in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.

• Direct delivery and assembly to AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY is required.

• Quotes must adhere to the solicitation in its entirety, including attachments.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but quotes must be valid for 90 calendar days.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: April 2, 2026, no later than 1500 Central European Time.

• Submission Method: Via email to the Points of Contact (POCs) and Contracting Officer.

• Questions Deadline: March 25, 2026.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability to Meet Government's Requirement, Price, Delivery Terms, and Past Performance.

• Award Basis: The Government will award to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct them.

• NAICS Code: 334111.

• Small Business Status: Offerors must indicate if they are a small business and their socioeconomic status.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

• Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics.

• Attachment 2: Clause & Provision Set.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf," provides a detailed overview of the Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR-24A, a two-channel radio designed for Link 16 and Secure VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight networking at the tactical edge. It outlines the product's description, key features, technical specifications, and environmental capabilities.

• Product Description: Highlights the STT's ability to provide real-time situational awareness, location data, and command and control (C2) to tactical users, enabling simultaneous access to Link 16 and tactical VHF/UHF networks.
• Mission Flexibility: Emphasizes dual-channel radio capability, Link 16 and VHF/UHF waveforms, voice and wideband data support, and a low size, weight, and power (SWaP) design.
• Situational Awareness: Details capabilities for friendly force tracking, air and surface picture, and interfaces with various systems like ADSI®, JRE, TRAX, BOSS, CAYMAN, CDLIM, Gateway Manager, and SPIDR.
• Command and Control: Includes J12 mission management, status/weapons load/play times, and WILCO/CANTCO functionalities.
• Target Attack: Outlines features for shortening the kill chain (F2T2EA), JTAC target POSID/9-line/BDA, target updates, and mobile target attack.
• Technical Specifications: Covers frequency ranges, transmission modes, antenna ports, power input, dimensions, weight, and supported crypto modes.
• Environmental: Details operating and storage temperatures, humidity, altitude, shock, and vibration resistance.
• Waveforms: Lists supported VHF/UHF waveforms (VULOS, HAVE QUICK II, SINCGARS) and L-band (Link 16) waveforms.
• Standard Features: Includes rugged design, SCA v2.2.2 reprogrammable software, and advanced power management.
• Optional Features: Mentions external VHF/UHF PA, mounting tray, power conditioning unit, and specific waveforms like ANW2C and SRW.
• Growth Capabilities: Notes P25 Trunked, MIL-STD-188-220D, and Link 16 Crypto Modernization Certified.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the technical capabilities and specifications of the STT KOR-24A. It helps vendors assess their ability to meet the requirements, identify potential integration challenges, and understand the operational context of the system being procured. The detailed specifications will inform proposal development, particularly regarding technical solutions and compliance.