SOURCES SOUGHT Data at Rest (DaR) - 400 Obsolescence Resolution

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research (Sources‑Sought) for vendors capable of installing and integrating a Government‑owned KG‑204 solution to replace the obsolete Data‑at‑Rest (DAR‑400) equipment on the E‑3G AWACS fleet. The effort is aimed at eliminating mission‑critical data‑security risks associated with the legacy DAR‑400, ensuring compliance with DoD/NSA encryption mandates, and preventing operational impact. Respondents must submit a concise capabilities package (max 10 single‑spaced pages) describing company size, socioeconomic status, relevant experience, personnel qualifications, and any teaming arrangements. The deadline for submissions is 3 PM CDT, 12 Oct 2026. No contract award is implied; this is purely a request for information to inform future small‑business set‑aside decisions. • Mission‑critical cryptographic upgrade for 15 E‑3G AWACS aircraft. • Installation and integration of KG‑204 based solution to replace DAR‑400 (parts 63‑2824652‑01/02/03). • Requires experience with DoD/NSA encryption hardware, airborne systems integration, and sustainment. • Vendors of all sizes encouraged; socioeconomic status (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) will be considered for future set‑aside. • Submission format: 10‑page Word document, 12‑pt Times New Roman, 1‑inch margins, electronic only.