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Sources soughtAmended Oct 22, 2026Accepting responses

Production and Installation of the Line-of-Sight (LOS) Link 16 system on MC-130J Platforms

Department of the Air Force · FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA

Respond by: Nov 5, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC−57 days left

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Notice facts

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Solicitation number
FA8509-27-R-MCLOS
Notice type
Sources sought
Posted
Oct 22, 2026 · Amended Oct 22, 2026
Response date
Respond by Nov 5, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC−5
Set-aside
No Set aside used
NAICS code
336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
Product or service code
R425
Place of performance
USA
Contracting office
FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKAROBINS AFB, GA 31098
Agency
Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force

Past prime awardees

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Past prime awardees · award history, not a list of bidders on this notice

15 companies held prime contracts from this office under NAICS 336411; 9 of them reported first-tier subawards to companies with NAICS 336411 in FedSub's records.

  • LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP · Reported first-tier subawards to 60 companies with NAICS 336411 in FedSub's records (latest Oct 2025).

14 more past prime awardees on Professional

Description

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This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may be able to provide production kits and installation for the United States Air Force (USAF) MC-130J aircraft platform hereby referred to as MC-130J. This installation, integration, and support of a Line-of-Sight (LOS) Link 16 capability on MC-130J aircraft at multiple Government-designated locations. This support will provide the USAF MC-130J System Program Office (SPO) technical expertise, access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) proprietary data including but not limited to structural/component data, drawings, qualification data, and analysis techniques as required to adequately maintain operational, safety, suitability, and effectiveness (OSS&E) for the MC-130J platform. Sole source to Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is anticipated due to the lack of proprietary data and engineering expertise needed to perform this support effort. SNC is the only known sole qualified source for this requirement. The level of security clearance is secret and no foreign participation is needed for this requirement. The Contractor will be required to furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The Contractor will be responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. In accordance with RFO 15.101: The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost…

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Sources

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  • USAspending.gov prime contract awards, as loaded into FedSub: actions through Oct 25, 2026
  • USAspending.gov first-tier subaward reports (FFATA): reports through Sep 30, 2026
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