RFI for Domestic Datalink Services Market Survey - Sources Sought

The government authority in Washington, DC, seeks a domestic datalink services market survey regarding operational network services and associated monitoring, known as Data Communications Network Service. The buyer requires these services to provide Controller to Pilot Data Link Communication for airports and en route airspace following the Data Communication Integrated Services. Through direct engagement with accountable providers, the buyer aims to achieve reliable end-to-end performance, receive timely status updates on agency messages and network conditions, obtain affordable services with price efficiencies, seamlessly introduce new technologies, and minimize technical and operational risks during transition. To qualify, participating organizations must reside onshore within the United States. The contractor will perform all work offsite. The buyer currently requests proposals to determine the budget and provides no specific evaluation criteria or key dates in the market survey.