Advanced Personal Alerting System (APAS)view on SAM.gov

Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal Sources Sought & Request for Information 1) Program Description The Air Force manages the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (GASNT) program and is seeking information from interested companies with the capability to support Command, Control and Communication (C3) modernization of the family of systems. GASNT is part of the Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network (MEECN) portfolio and represents a critical capability for the C3 architecture, specifically survivable communication in any period of conflict. The Government requires new Advanced Personal Alerting System (APAS) that will integrate GASNT Increment 2 Block 1 (GASNTi2b1) program that provides aircrew alerting communications with plans to enter production in 2027. A modern, secure, and deployable Emergency Aircrew Response System will provide USAF with significant capability. Improved aircrew/USAF readiness. As a result, this RFI seeks to obtain information regarding interested parties and identify qualified sources to support the GASNT Program Management Office in the APAS integration and upgrade. 2) THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. IAW FAR Part 10, this RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes in support of market research; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force 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. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The Government anticipates using the responses to this RFI to identify a pool of qualified sources who may be invited to participate in a subsequent phase of the acquisition process. This subsequent phase may include a technical challenge and/or a formal Request for Proposal. OVERVIEW/PURPOSE: AFNWC/NCN is conducting market research to determine interest and potential solutions for an Advanced Personal Alerting System (APAS). APAS provides highly survivable direct audible and tactile notifications to members of the response crew via handheld/wearable devices. Major components include at least a base station with a user interface (UI), antenna(s), and handheld/wearable user devices. The system is unclassified. This system may be considered for integration into a larger communications system for aircrew alerting but are currently looking for responses for a standalone solution. INFORMATION SOUGHT: Limit responses to 15 pages not to inclu…