Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Amendment #3: Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization

    Sol. FA8735-26-R-B001SolicitationSet-aside: No Set aside usedHANSCOM AFB, MA
    Open · 35d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    35
    closes Jul 8, 2026
    POSTED
    May 28, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    5821
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization. This opportunity is limited to AFLCMC/XA IDIQ Category 2 awardees and involves the design of a modernized VLF communication system. Proposals are due by July 8, 2026, and the solicitation includes updates to the Bidder's Library and responses to industry questions.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA8735-26-R-B001
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    No Set aside used
    Posted Date
    May 28, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 8, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    5821
    Contract Code
    5700
    Primary Contact
    Timothy Coit
    State
    MA
    ZIP Code
    01731-1801
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    Amendment #3 (28 May 2026) for the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) has been released. This amendment updates the Bidder's Library, corrects SOW deficiencies, introduced a new contract clause, and incorporates formal responses to Industry's questions. Award eligibility remains restricted to AFLCMC/XA IDIQ Category 2 awardees. Updates: Industry Q&A: Incorporates responses to questions submitted by Industry. Bidder’s Library (Appendix 3): The Content List has been updated; unclassified documents are now available for download. SOW Incorporated a MIL-STD correction. Model Contract: Added clause RFO 52.222-90. Amendment #2 (19 May 2026) for the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) has been released. This amendment updates Appendix 3 (Bidder’s Library Content List) of the FOPR and extends the proposal deadline to 8 July at Noon Eastern Time. The Unclassified Documents of the Bidder’s Library are now available to download. Please note that award eligibility remains strictly limited to AFLCMC/XA IDIQ Category 2 contract awardees. Amendment #1 (4 May 2026) for the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) is now available. This update incorporates supplemental language into Section 3.4.1 Volume 1 Technical – Engineering and Section 3.4.2 (Volume 1 Technical - Logistics). Please be advised that eligibility for award is strictly limited to AFLCMC/XA IDIQ Category 2 contract awardees. Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization: - AFNWC/NC3's VLF Enterprise Program Office (EPO) is soliciting proposals from Industry for the design of a "common" advanced VLF (e.g., secure Beyond Line of Site comms of Emergency Action Messages thru all levels of conflict) capability that will modernize all legacy VLF NC3 airborne and ground-based VLF systems and equip future NC3 platforms with a Crypto Modernization-2 (CM2) compliant, New Waveform capable, NSA certified, and Open Mission Systems (OMS) capable "common, one-size-fits all" receiver system. The objective of this program is the rapid development of a production-ready, fully functional very low frequency receiver and its required ancillary support equipment. This Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) outlines the requirements for the submission of proposals for the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver Increment 2 (CVRi2) Program. The Government intends to award to one or two Delivery Orders (DOs) based on best-value determination and the availability of funding. This competitive action is conducted in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 16.507. As orders under IDIQ contracts are not source selections, DoD source selection procedures do not apply. All ordering will be conducted IAW RFO 16.507 and the AFLCMC/XA IDIQ contract ordering procedures. All offerors must be awardees under Category 2 of the referenced AFLCMC/XA IDIQ to be eligible for consideration. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any cost. This is the public notice of the solicitation. The solicitation package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and access will be restricted to Offerors who are certified by the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Offerors shall provide their CAGE Code and identify all locations where classified information will be accessed, handled, or processed prior to receipt of classified documentation. This information shall be provided to the Contracting Officer no later than 20 April 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

    Key dates

    1. May 28, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 8, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Amendment #3: Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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