Satellite Communications with Five Eyes Alliance
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The Department of Defence is seeking a satellite communications solution to support a communications link between Australia and its Five Eyes partners. Purpose The key problem to be addressed is a communications link that prioritises through-space communication between Australia and its Five Eyes partners. Scope The scope includes: Provision of satellite communications services enabling through-space communication between Australia and its Five Eyes partners Delivery of a system for use by the Department of Defence for communications Contract Terms and Conditions Services would need to be delivered no later than 30 June 2027 Final operating capability to be in place by 30 June 2027 Information Requested Response format: Presentation
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