U.S. Air Force studies new tool to manage battlefield spectrum

The U.S. Air Force issued a sources-sought notice on November 4 for DAF-MAMBA, a proposed electromagnetic battle management capability within the Advanced Battle Management System. It is seeking technologies and methods that could provide spectrum situational awareness, decision support, and command and control at both tactical and operational levels. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base set a November 11 response deadline. The market research will inform an analysis of alternatives for managing systems that rely on the electromagnetic spectrum, and the Air Force said it would not award a contract based on responses.