Bandwidth Expansion Software (1 Gb/s)

SOL #: W50S8N-26-Q-A016Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W7NR USPFO ACTIVITY NYANG 174

SYRACUSE, NY, 13211-7099, United States

Place of Performance

Syracuse, NY

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

PSC

Hardware And Software For Dedicated Satellite And Rf (Microwave) Communications Equipment Carrying Data Network Circuits, And Associated Access Facilities. Radio And Tv Signal Generation, Broadcast, And Distribution Components, Handheld 2 Way Radio, And Other Rf Communications Systems. (7G22)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/62ed33f83423450fb52192addab1ac51/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 16, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 17, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The 174th New York Air National Guard has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for Bandwidth Expansion Software (1 Gb/s) for TACLANE-FLEX (KG-175F) encryptors in Syracuse, New York. This is a market survey for preliminary planning purposes only and not a solicitation. Interested parties must submit a notice of intent by March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.

Purpose

This announcement serves as a market survey to gather information and identify potential sources for the described software. The information collected will assist the government in preliminary planning and determining if a future solicitation should be set-aside for small businesses. No contract will be awarded from this synopsis, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs.

Scope of Interest

The requirement is for Bandwidth Expansion Software (1 Gb/s), a feature that increases the throughput of TACLANE-FLEX 100 Mb/s encryptors to 1 Gb/s via a 1000 Base-LX Single Mode Pluggable Optic. This software is intended for use at the 174th New York Air National Guard facility.

Response Requirements

All interested concerns must provide a written notice stating their positive intention to submit a quote. Additionally, a "SOURCES SOUGHT FORM.docx" has been provided, which is crucial for firms to complete. This form requests:

Company Name, SAM Address, and CAGE Code.
Socio-economic status (Large, Small, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB) for NAICS Code 33411.
Confirmation of SAM.gov registration with the identified socio-economic status and NAICS code.

Incomplete responses or failure to provide required documentation may remove a firm from consideration for a set-aside.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Synopsis
Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-aside)
Response Due: March 30, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern
Published: March 17, 2026
Product Service Code: 7G22 (Hardware And Software For Dedicated Satellite And Rf Communications Equipment)

Contact Information

Primary: Richard Peirson (richard.peirson@us.af.mil, 315-233-2591)
Secondary: Briana Mccaffery (briana.mccaffery@us.af.mil, 315-233-2130)

Additional Notes

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. The government will use responses to assess industry capabilities and potential small business participation.