# Air Force plans industry day for strategic high-frequency communications

The Dec. 9 session will cover a contemplated ground-based system, with a pre-read package expected around Nov. 13 and registration due Nov. 24.

Published 2026-10-29 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/29/air-force-plans-industry-day-for-strategic-high-frequency/

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center plans a Dec. 9, 2026, industry day for a contemplated strategic ground-based High Frequency (HF) communications system.[1] The effort would involve designing, developing and integrating components to deliver the system.[1]

The center’s Nuclear Networks Division is organizing the event for the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal Increment 2, Block 2 program, known as GASNTi2b2.[1]

The government expects to release a pre-read package on or about Nov. 13, 2026.[1] Interested organizations should register through the primary point of contact listed in the notice by Nov. 24, 2026.[1]

## Why it matters

The industry day is intended to give suppliers a preliminary overview of the required capability and collect feedback for market research and acquisition planning.[1]

## Sources

1. SAM.gov special notice GASNTi2b2_IND_DAY_NOTICE_541715 <https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v2/opportunities/0ee52df167e84eb294c42f5e8748f9c1>
