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THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Uni... THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources. This is not a Request for Proposal (Solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited. The Air Force is requesting information in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for one (1) each Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) communication equipment. With HAF banning personal devices in cockpits that process Secret information, and operations taking place at remote locations, we are in need of another method of BLOS communications. This will be the best and most reliable option. This will give the aircraft & aircrews in flight over distributed locations and will be able to coordinate real-time for test conduct and mission help with personnel physically located at Edwards AFB. This represents the only viable solution that will allow for safe, effective, and efficient execution of test over a geographically distributed operational environment. The units, at a minimum, must meet the following requirements: Unit requirements need to be: - Ability to communicate both voice and data via frequencies in the HF band at ranges of 2,000 miles (required) up to 6,000 miles (desired) - Adherence to applicable Federal and military HF communication standards - Reliable, standalone HF long-haul connectivity - Meets new NSA crypto-modernization standards for secure Type 1 Top Secret and Below voice and data - Wideband data rates up 120 kbps, 10 times greater than existing HF radios - Capable of tuning in a frequency range of 1.5-59.999Mhz, covering the agency HF spectrum. Companies interested in performing the work specified, should submit their response and product specifications for the requirement to the following address. Please include the Notice ID in the subject line of the request. Please e-mail your response advising if the requirements stated above can be met to the following address samantha.williamson@us.af.mil and fedelino.dino.2@us.af.mil. This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. Please include the following information also: •Company Name and Address •Cage Code •DUNs Number •Company business size by NAICS code •Small Business Type(s), if applicable •Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification •Telephone number, fax number, and email address •Web Page URL •Partnership arrangements (if applicable) •OEM License/Agreement/Manual •Provide any recommendations and/or concerns