Link-16 IDIQ Sources Sought.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis:

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

130J Platforms

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:

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. This Request for Information is issued for the purpose of market research.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the MC-130J Link 16 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to PCO Phillip Russell (phillip.russell.9@us.af.mil) and Courtney Showers (courtney.showers@us.af.mil).

mailto:(courtney.showers@us.af.mil).

Request for Information:

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

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources of expert knowledge, drawings, technical data specifications, proprietary data, analysis and reports pertaining to MC-130J aircraft as requested by the Government. The Contractor will be required to provide kit manufacturing and installation of the Link 16 system for which the Government does not have the expertise necessary to take such actions independently.

This requirement is for kit procurement and installation. Our strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four option years) and will continue through FY32.

The Government requires installation, integration, and support of a Line-of-Sight (LOS) Link 16 capability on MC-130J aircraft at multiple Government-designated locations, CONUS and OCONUS. These requirements will be determined for each task order and may include, but are not limited to, program management, kitting, installations, engineering support, CLIN structure, Cyber support, travel, shipping, and sparing for associated equipment such as system laptops, 1553 converters, YUBI keys, cooling fans, and notch filters.

The Contractor shall perform the installation, integration, inspection, testing, documentation, and related technical support necessary to provide an operational LOS Link 16 capability in accordance with Government-approved engineering and technical data.

The Contractor shall verify compatibility and interoperability among the LOS Link 16 capability, the Airborne Mission Networking (AbMN) system, and other affected MC-130J aircraft systems and software. Each subsequent task order will identify the applicable aircraft, installation location, schedule, configuration, technical requirements, deliverables, and acceptance criteria.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

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

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of Business pursuant to Government Proposed North American Industry

Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541330; Size Standard: $41.5M

Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Electronic responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than 4:30 EST 5 November 2026, to the undersigned below. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the following:

• Courtney Showers, Contract Specialist (courtney.showers@us.af.mil)

• Phillip Russell, Contracting Officer (phillip.russell.9@us.af.mil)

• Jacob Porter, Program Manager (Jacob.porter.10@us.af.mil)

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

1) General Capability Questions:

1) Describe briefly the capabilities of your company and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2) Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3) Describe your company's capabilities for integrating systems into the MC-130J platform.

4) Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirements?

5) What support experience do you have with the MC-130J platform?

2) Link 16 Questions:

1) Describe your capabilities and experience providing field technical assistance for Link 16.

2) Describe your in-house expert knowledge of Link 16 operating systems below;

Tactical Radio Application Extension (TRAX)

Windows Tactical Assault Kit (WinTAK) Radio Controller Display of Correlated Threats (DisCorT) Improved Many on Many (IMoM)

3) Describe your company experience in competing Air Force System Inoperability

Testing (AFSIT) and Joint Interoperability Testing (JIT) for compliance of MIL-STD- 6016.

4) Describe your company’s experience with completing the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) requirements for Temporary Frequency Assignment (TFA) to allow for transmission on the Link 16 network.

3) Logistics Reach Back Support Question:

1) What is your company's experience in accessing and utilizing government and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) technical data, including engineering drawings, to resolve logistics and supply discrepancies?