GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY ============================== Notice ID: sam-opportunity-d6d6fcf5b3ea4a4a87262e43c2b034cc Solicitation number: FA8509-27-R-MCLOS Title: Production and Installation of the Line-of-Sight (LOS) Link 16 system on MC-130J Platforms Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE Office: FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA TYPE & CLASSIFICATION --------------------- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought NAICS Code: 336411 PSC Code: R425 Set-Aside: No Set Aside LOCATION -------- State: GA City: ROBINS AFB ZIP: 31098-1670 KEY DATES --------- Posted: 2026-10-22 Response Deadline: 2026-11-05T21:30:00.000Z Status: Active DESCRIPTION ----------- 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 under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. This Request for Information is issued for the purpose of market research. Additional information and instruction can be found in the attachment below. All responses and inquiries shall be addressed to the Primaty and Secondary contacts listed below. --- Source: Gov Contract Finder Canonical URL: https://govcontractfinder.com/contracts/production-and-installation-of-the-line-of-sight-los-link-16-sam-opportunity-d6d6fcf5b3ea4a4a87262e43c2b034cc Official Source: SAM.gov Official URL: https://sam.gov/opp/0073ca98f24542bd9192e0a8c9b7cd01/view