What specific types of technology does AFLCMC HBKB procure?

This office focuses on C3ISR systems, including airborne sensor integration, electronic warfare suites, secure communications hardware, and the software architectures required to support intelligence data processing.

Are security clearances required for vendors working with this office?

Yes, because the mission involves sensitive defense intelligence and electronic warfare systems, most prime contracts require facility clearances at the Secret or Top Secret level, along with personnel cleared for classified access.

How can small businesses engage with AFLCMC HBKB?

Small businesses should focus on providing niche engineering support, specialized software components, or hardware sub-assemblies that integrate into larger C3ISR platforms. Monitoring the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's small business outreach events is essential for identifying subcontracting opportunities.

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Contracting Office

FA8540 AFLCMC HBKB

4 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office4 solicitationsUnder DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Solicitations

Federal records indexed

Source

Federal

Federal procurement data

Sub-Agency

DEPT OF

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Agency

DEPT

DEPT OF DEFENSE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of FA8540 AFLCMC HBKB.

FA8540 AFLCMC HBKB manages the acquisition and sustainment of complex command, control, communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C3ISR) systems for the Air Force. This office procures specialized engineering, software development, and technical integration services to maintain mission-critical airborne and ground-based electronic warfare capabilities.

Hierarchy: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · DEPT OF DEFENSE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

Count-basedPeak month: 32024-2026

2024

2025

2026

This view uses monthly opportunity counts from the public dataset. Monthly obligation dollars are not available on these pages.

FewerMore

FA8540 AFLCMC HBKB contracting FAQ

Common questions about FA8540 AFLCMC HBKB, the parent hierarchy, and how vendors should track this contracting office.