Solicitation Summary

This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Standard Form 1449) issued by the Air Force for a B-1 LOA RATS Upgrade. The solicitation number is FA812526Q0035, issued on 24 March 2026, with an offer due date of 24 March 2026 at 01:00 PM Central Time. The contracting activity is FA8125 AFSC PZIMA at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

The contract encompasses two primary line items priced on a firm fixed-price basis under Product Service Code 6625. Item 0001 is a B-1 LOA RANGE RF UPGRADE including new MI-3001 Workstation with latest software and Windows 11, ELE-VFA-S1T Receiver, ELE-SRC-DS-0,01-20 Transmit Source, four ELE-MIX-1-26.5 Mixers, adapter cables from VFA to existing Multiplexer Control Cables, modifications to RF plates/assemblies, replacement of 2-Port and 4-Port MUX units, replacement of Windows Surface Tablet for positioner control, program management and engineering services, telephonic kickoff meeting, design review, three-day remote support to Northrop Grumman for upgrade, factory integration and test, on-site installation/test/acceptance/training, and standard warranty requirements. Item 0002 is minimum one-week on-site support to Northrop Grumman including labor and travel expenses. Delivery is required within 12 months from date of award receipt to F3YCHS 76 CMXG QI at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The contractor must comply with truck entry gate procedures (Gate 33), contractor ID badge requirements per TAFBI 31-101, REAL ID Act compliance for base access, and background check requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at both the contractor's facility and destination. Payment will be made electronically through WAWF per DFARS 252.232-7008 using specified routing data and document types. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including provisions addressing system for award management registration, small business subcontracting, equal opportunity, ozone-depleting substances, covered defense telecommunications equipment, and commercial products/services evaluation criteria based on technical merit and price reasonableness.