How to bid on Radio Frequency Power 18:1 Divider/Combiner for the Dept of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for an S-Band Radio Frequency Power 18:1 Divider/Combiner (RFPDC). This is a request for information (RFI), not a request for proposals or quotes. The government is looking for companies with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to qualify for and produce this item.

This RFI helps the Air Force identify potential sources and determine its acquisition strategy. Your response can influence how this future contract is structured, including potential set-asides for small businesses.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for responses to this RFI is August 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time. This is an informational request, so no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement.

The information gathered will help the government plan its future purchasing. There are no funds available to pay for the preparation of responses.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for technology firms, especially those with experience in radio frequency components and S-Band technology. The Air Force is particularly interested in responses from small businesses.

Companies that do not possess the full capability to meet the requirement are encouraged to form teaming arrangements, partnerships, or joint ventures. If you are interested in being a subcontractor, you should state the portion of work your organization can fulfill.

How to respond

To access the full details and respond, you need to view the original source on the government portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, including the description of requirements, technical data package, and the Contractor Capability Survey. The survey is where you will provide details about your company's capabilities.

Tips for a competitive response

Provide a thorough response to every question in the Contractor Capability Survey. Clearly demonstrate your company's expertise, capabilities, and experience related to S-Band Radio Frequency Power 18:1 Divider/Combiners.

If you are part of a teaming arrangement or joint venture, provide evidence of this arrangement, such as emails or letters. This evidence should specify the type of arrangement and each member's role. Also, identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be exclusively for small businesses.

Submit all questions in writing to the contracting officers listed in the solicitation. Ensure all contract or acquisition-specific questions are directed solely to the contracting officers.