Wide Ground Station Recorder

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Wideband Ground Station Recorders. The government is procuring these systems for use by the Air Force.

• The solicitation specifies a "Wideband Ground Station Recorder" with detailed components including a 3-slot chassis, system board, 7.2TB storage, 12-channel digital IFB, and 3.6TB disk banks. It also includes specific cables and a SATADOM with Windows 11 license.

• Product Service Code: 7G22

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• The document references FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4, indicating it pertains to commercial products and services.

• The Offer Due Date is June 18, 2026, at 09:00 AM local time.

• Payment instructions are detailed, referencing the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports.

• The document indicates that "Evaluation Factors for Award" are detailed on page 10.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334511 with a size standard of 1350.

• The solicitation includes various DFARS and FAR clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering topics such as electronic submission of payment requests, contract administration, and ombudsman procedures.

• An amendment or modification is not indicated in this document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Determination & Findings (D&F) justifying the authority to solicit from a single source for the procurement of Wideband Ground Station Recorder equipment. The agency is AFTC/PZZG.

• Wideband Ground Station Recorder (DRS8300X) with specific configurations:

  • 3 Slot Chassis with System Board (Part #: DRS8300X-7.2TB-12D, Qty: 1)
  • 3.6TB configurations using 600GB Disks, SAS (Part #: DRS8300X-DISKBANK-3.6TB, Qty: 2 and Qty: 4)
  • 12 Channel Digital IFB2 (Part #: IFB-12D, Qty: 1)
  • 5 foot, 8 channel, Single ended, RG-178 cable (Part #: DRS-4PCM-CABLE, Qty: 6)
  • SATADOM with No Win11 License, 64BIT/64GB (Part #: DRS8000-SATADOM-64GB-W11-NL, Qty: 1)

• The estimated value for the current Range Mission Control Rooms is $5M - $8M.

• The document cites RFO 8.401 and GSAR 538.7104-3(a) (FSS Orders), RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name), and RFO 12.102(a) (Commercial Products and Services) as potential authorities, with RFO 13.101(b) (Noncommercial Products and Services) also mentioned.

• This document is a justification for a sole source or brand name acquisition, not a solicitation for proposals.

• Market research was conducted and indicated only one vendor could meet the requirements.

• The justification is based on the specific brand name (Wideband Systems Brand) being essential to the Government's requirements and the need for continuity of mission support within the existing ecosystem.

• The procurement is necessary to maintain operational parity with existing Range Mission Control Rooms and ensure stable functionality for mission control operations.

• Procuring a different brand would incur significant costs and risk to operational stability.

Other / Unclassified

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