This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only.

23 Feb update to RFI page count and due date:

Response page count increases to 8 pages and the due date is 15 Mar 2021 (noted in this notice amendment) 

Q &A: 

Q:  Will the program sponsor a vendor?

A:  The program office will not sponsor any vendor requests for funding. The SHiELD solution team encourages vendors to engage with Air Combat Command (A3J,A5R) and or Joint Service operational units for non-traditional funding opportunities. In particular, we encourage vendors to pursue user-driven solutions that leverage existing technologies while preparing for future solutions. 

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This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only.

The Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) Joint Program Office (JPO) is conducting a market assessment to identify potential sources and companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to respond to the requirements listed in this document. The CSEL JPO is exploring National Security Agency (NSA) approved non-Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), which utilizes Government-owned Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capabilities (i.e., Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)) to support the Isolated Personnel (IP) in austere combat environments.

See document attached