The Air Force is conducting market research for the development and sustainment of hybrid SATCOM connectivity solutions across its Mobility Air Forces fleet. It seeks industry input on technical data packages, validation methods, data rights, and training solutions to inform a future acquisition strategy. An industry day is scheduled for 21 April 2026. The work involves enterprise-wide integration across multiple aircraft platforms, requiring a scalable and repeatable process. The proposed acquisition strategy intends to use 10 USC 4022 to identify contractors for follow-on production.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is conducting market research for the development and sustainment of Hybrid SATCOM and connectivity solutions for the Mobility Air Forces fleet. The government seeks industry input on technical data packages, validation methods, data rights, and the ability to support future integration and sustainment across multiple aircraft platforms. It envisions an incremental, enterprise-focused acquisition approach to field common connectivity requirements. The proposed strategy is to utilize 10 USC 4022 to identify contractors for follow-on production, and an industry day event will be scheduled.