Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS)- Sustainment and Modernization   2

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience required for the sustainment and modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS) system located in multiple locations both inside and outside of the Continental United States (CONUS/OCONUS.) The Contractor will be required to work with teams consisting of military, civilian, national partners, foreign partners and contract personnel from various services and agencies. This is a TS/SCI program and requires all personnel to either possess a TS/SCI clearance or else to maintain eligibility during the adjudication process for TS/SCI clearance.

The Government does not have access to the data for the IBS CUS, associated software products, and CMF. Technical data will not be provided to any Contractor as Government Furnished Information/Property (GFI/GFP).

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

The Government respectfully requests that interested parties respond to this RFI. The requirement background, task description, RFI instructions, and questionnaire is included in the attached "IBS CUS RFI". However, this RFI does not commit the Government to issue a contract for any material, supply, or service. The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred as a result of responding to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the interested party. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation for proposals, if any is issued.