The Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Defence) is seeking responses for the **** LOE2 narrowband satcom capability via Request for Tender. Tender responses must be submitted electronically via the Austender website. The timeframe for delivery is 5 years. Confidential information is provided under a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Narrowband satellite communications capability Space segment: Australian Defence Force ( ADF) owned geostationary spacecraft with a UHF satellite communications payload, nominal design life of 10 years, interoperable with existing ADF in- service UHF radios and providing crossbanding to contractor- provided wideband communications infrastructure for narrowband communications and strategic reachback services. Support services: Contractor- delivered services to operate and sustain the capability, including spacecraft operations telemetry, tracking and commanding ( TTC) via contractor- provided ground infrastructure interfaced with defence networks for strategic reachback services, payload control, payload monitoring, and spectrum monitoring capability to ADF satcom operations and ongoing sustainment under an availability- based service framework.
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Defence intends to engage a single prime contractor to deliver and sustain the project's capability. An RFT for narrowband satcom capability for the ADF is planned for Q3 2026. Tenderers must execute an NDA before receiving sensitive documents. Participation requires DISP membership (minimum Level 1) and personnel security clearances at the Australian Government baseline Level 2. An industry briefing will be held in Canberra approximately two weeks after RFT release. Interested parties should register their interest via email.
Personnel security clearances at the Australian Government baseline level 2 are required to participate in the RFT process. personnel security clearances at the australian government baseline level2 being required to participate in the rft process
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Air deployable drift modelling buoys - Air deployable drift modelling buoys- AMSA deploys Drift Modelling Buoys ( DMBs) containing Global Navigation Satellite System ( GNSS) technology to measure maritime drift. DMBs are dispatched from both fixed- wing and rotary- wing aircraft of various sizes and configurations and are required to operate reliably across a broad range of environmental and operational conditions. The flight profiles under which DMBs may be deployed include from fixed- wing
Air deployable drift modelling buoys
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This is an Approach to Market (ATM) for the provision of air deployable drift modelling buoys (DMBs) by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The DMBs will utilize Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology to measure maritime drift and transmit positional data via satellite to the AMSA Response Centre (ARC) for search and rescue (SAR) planning. The contract is intended to commence on August 6, 2026, for an initial period of five years with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Tenders must be lodged electronically via Austender by 2:00 PM Canberra local time on June 9, 2026. Key requirements include operational reliability in various environmental conditions, data reporting capabilities, deployment from aircraft and surface vessels, and a minimum shelf life of two years. Tenderers must provide a completed response cover sheet, statement of noncompliance, profile of tenderer, response to schedule 1, pricing and delivery details, and a tenderer's declaration. AMSA will evaluate tenders based on best value for money, considering technical capability, management capability and capacity, experience and expertise, and compliance.
The tender closing time and date is 2:00 PM Canberra local time on June 9, 2026. The resultant contract is expected to commence on August 6, 2026, with delivery timeframes to be determined by negotiation.
The warranty conditions are to be included in the contract.
The objective of the evaluation is to identify the tenderer which represents the best value for money, with a weighted evaluation criteria including technical capability (60%), management capability and capacity (15%), experience and expertise (15%), and compliance (10%).
Tenderers must meet the mandatory conditions for participation, which include the provision of an Australian Business Number (ABN), if an Australian registered company. Tenders must also meet minimum content and format requirements, including all attachments and supporting technical data being written in English and including completed response schedules.
AMSA may require tenderers or shortlisted tenderers to allow inspection of their premises from where any aspect of the goods and services may be performed or where information relevant to the goods and services may be stored.
Requests for further information may not be accepted after 2:00 PM Canberra local time, June 2, 2026.
Design and Implementation of SCADA and Telemetry Upgrades, Including IT/OT Network Separation - The project involves the design and implementation of upgrades to telemetry, SCADA, and associated OT infrastructure, including secure IT/OT network separation. A single Design and Construct delivery model has been selected to provide end- to- end accountability and minimise interface risk. Works must be delivered while maintaining continuity of live water and wastewater operations and minimising operational di
design and implementation of scada and telemetry upgrades, including itot network separation upgrade and modernisation of telemetry and scada infrastructure, including consolidation of existing standalone scada platforms into a unified, supported environment. implementation of secure itot network separation, including the supply and installation of network hardware, cybersecurity controls, and secure remote access. integration of remote sites using appropriate communications technologies, including cellular, fibre, radio backup, and satellite where required. testing, commissioning, training, documentation, and operational handover of all systems. phase 1 audit, discovery, and baseline assessment phase 1a scada software proof of concept poc phase 2 itot network separation cybersecurity uplift phase 2a communications technology selection phase 3 core infrastructure main plant scada telemetry upgrades phase 4 remote sites telemetry rollout phase 5 optimisation, training and final handovers
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The tender is for the design and implementation of SCADA and telemetry upgrades, including ITOT network separation. The project will be delivered in phases, with a focus on improving operational reliability, enhancing cybersecurity, and providing a scalable platform. The contractor must provide a turnkey solution, including design, supply, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and handover. The project involves upgrades to existing infrastructure, ITOT network separation, and integration of remote sites. The contractor must develop a SCADA and telemetry standards manual. The project will be delivered in clearly defined, costed phases. The contractor shall implement and maintain a formal change management process for the duration of the contract. All changes to scada, telemetry, ot networks, cybersecurity controls, configurations, firmware, software, or operational parameters shall be managed through a mandatory request for change rfc process.
The bid notice states council anticipates that delivery of this project may occur over multiple stages across several years, subject to operational priorities and budget availability.
The contractor must demonstrate: proven experience delivering scada, telemetry, and itot network separation projects within the water and sewer utilities sector.
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