Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES)
This is a total small business set-aside opportunity to design and build a self-contained, portable wireless communications network for the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The system must use existing Wi-Fi/Bluetooth protocols, be battery-powered for at least 30 minutes, support a minimum of 32 connected devices, and integrate with aircraft intercom systems via a U-174 connector. The contractor will deliver two copies of the system for ground checkouts and may need to support troubleshooting during flight tests on C-17, KC-135, and KC-46 aircraft. Delivery is required 180 days after receipt of order, with FOB destination at Edwards AFB. No specific budget amount is provided in the description.