Request for Information (RFI)

Network Radio Gateways (NRGs)

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division

Webster Outlying Field

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RFI Number:  N68335-25-RFI-0365

Classification Code:  7G20 – Network, IT and Telecom - Network: Analog Voice Products

NAICS Code(s):  334290 – Other Communication Equipment Manufacturing

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

PURSUANT TO FAR 15.201(e) - THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.  This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.  This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  Further, the government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.  Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.  Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated RFP that may be issued.

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) Division is soliciting information and comments from industry on its ability to provide non-developmental or Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Network Radio Gateways (NRG) for integration into full scale deployable and scalable transit case systems.  The NRGs will function as a voice and data conferencing center for tactical and commercial radios, Internet Protocol based systems, and cellular phones.  

RESPONSES

Requested Information

Section 1 of the response shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

• Organization name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and name and e-mail of designated point of contact.

• Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business).

• Country of origin for main component(s)

Section 2 of the response shall provide technical information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

• Interested parties shall respond with existing capabilities or products that meet all or a subset of the aforementioned attributes.  Reponses that include information detailing potential tradeoffs or alternative solutions is encouraged.

• Respondents should provide a detailed description of the following characteristics of their solution in their submission:

• Product specification, sketches, or listings of authorized distributors are not to count as part of the page count. 

• List of Certifications/Standards/Compliances (Military Standards, etc.)
• Operation
  • Minimum and maximum operating and storage temperatures (in Fahrenheit)
  • Humidity range in relative humidity (operating & non-operating)
• Features
  • Dimensions (height x width x depth)
  • Environmental conditions
    • Ruggedization (if any)
  • Connectors
    • Power
    • Other
  • Radio Types Supported
  • Radio Interfaces Supported
  • Licensing Structure
  • DISA Approved Products List Integrated Tracking System (APLITS) Tracking Number (TN)
  • Client Interface Description
  • Input/output interfaces
  • Fault Reporting
  • Power
  • Operating System Required/Recommended/Supported

• Other information
  • Total quantity of units sold to date
  • Date of delivery of the first unit
  • Date of delivery of most recent unit
  • Basic and extended warranty information
  • Time to production