Alternative LMR Solutions

Background
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Product Management Office (PMO), through the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), is conducting market research to identify and evaluate alternatives to LMR devices and maintenance solutions.

The goal is to find alternative solutions that provide similar or the same capabilities in a stand-alone configuration or integrate into existing LMR APCO P25 architecture without requiring additional infrastructure for the existing DAF LMR architecture.

Work Details
The solicitation seeks information on best practices and recommendations for implementing and managing communication solutions. Vendors are asked to provide details on:

1. Data encryption standards employed for each communication solution, including hardware and software encryption methods used to protect customer data at rest and in transit, such as AES-256 and FIPS 140-2 compliance. Vendors should also list any security certifications they possess, such as ISO 27001 or CMMC.

2. Effective or efficient processes that current customers use when acquiring communication assets, including standardized Performance Work Statements, clearly defined requirements, and streamlined procurement processes.

3. Recommendations for improving efficiency in communications solutions and asset management/acquisition from both cost and performance perspectives.