The 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, seeks a contractor to design and build a portable, self-contained wireless communications network that connects test team members via commercial Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and receives audio from aircraft intercoms without modification. The system must support at least 32 devices, operate on battery for 30 minutes (60 desired) or 115VAC power, and use commercial VOIP software compatible with iOS and Android. Delivery of two copies to Edwards AFB is required 180 days after receipt of order, with contractor travel needed for on-site troubleshooting and potential flight test support on C-17, KC-135, and KC-46 aircraft. The contractor must provide all hardware/software designs for airworthiness and cybersecurity approvals, which the government will handle. No budget amount is specified in the description.

The 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, requires the design and build of a portable, self-contained wireless communications network that can be carried on/off aircraft. The system must use existing 802.11xx (WiFi) or Bluetooth protocols with a minimum 30-meter range, support at least 32 connected devices, and be self-powered for at least 30 minutes. It must integrate with aircraft intercom systems via a U-174 connector and use commercial VOIP software compatible with iOS and Android. Delivery of two copies to Edwards AFB is required within 180 days after receipt of order, with contractor travel to the base for troubleshooting and potential flight test support. No budget amount is specified in the description.