RADIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (RSU) FOR INTERNATIONAL AIRBORNE ADVANCE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (AWACS)

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for a radio system upgrade for the International AWACS. This project involves upgrading the radio suite across a fleet of aircraft, enhancing capabilities with advanced communication systems. Interested bidders must have access to SIPR e-mail for classified documentation. A proposal walk-through will be announced upon solicitation release.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: FA236325RB005P00000
Notice Type: Presolicitation
Posted Date: April 16, 2026
Response Deadline: May 1, 2026
NAICS Code: 541330 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: N016
Issuing Office: FA2363 FMS AWACS AFLCMC/HBI
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Brett Clemens
City: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB
State: OH
ZIP Code: 45433-7217
AI Product/Service: both

Description

This notice is from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) AWACS and Wedgetail Contracting Office (WIWK) located at 3 Eglin Street, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts 01731.
The previously publicized RSU NOCA, is intended for final FOPR release within Q2 CY2026. The FOPR will only be released on the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) within the Technical and Engineering Domain. Interested Bidders should have access to SIPR e-mail in order to received classified Technical Documentation needed for submission of complete proposal.
The Government is not requesting any information or proposals in response to this notice.
The Government will be holding a Request for Proposal walk-through at a date and time to be set upon release of this solicitation. Bidders interested in attending can look for an announcement on GSA OASIS+.
Synopsis:
RSU for International AWACS shall include a full upgrade to the Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)/Very-High Frequency (VHF) and High-Frequency (HF) radio suite to a full fleet of aircraft. Integration and installation of the radios will provide the Second Generation Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for North America Treaty Organization (NATO) (SATURN) and Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS) capabilities for the aircraft.

Key dates

April 16, 2026Posted Date
May 1, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

RADIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (RSU) FOR INTERNATIONAL AIRBORNE ADVANCE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (AWACS) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.