Aeromedical Evacuation Tactical Communication Kits

Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted

Solicitation number
AECommsKitsBNOJA2026
Agency
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
NNG15SD03B-FA445226F0050
Place of performance
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois 62225, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Air Mobility Command has awarded contract NNG15SD03B on a sole-source basis for eight Aeromedical Evacuation Tactical Communications Kits comprising TUCK-19 Mobile Tactical Networking Platforms with MANTLE automation and SpaceX Starshield Mini Terminals, with the award made on September 29, 2026.

The justification cites RFO 16.505(a)(4) (brand-name restriction for specialized technical requirements) and notes that TUCK-19 is the only ruggedized mobile tactical networking platform delivering fully integrated automated PACE dynamic failover across multi-carrier 5G, Wi-Fi, and LEO transport systems with embedded NextTech Solutions MANTLE Automation Suite. The 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois determined a brand-name-only delivery order is justified due to the highly specialized technical specifications and unique level of hardware/software integration required to support en-route patient care during aeromedical evacuation operations. The requirement is a bona fide need for FY26 with support required in FY26; items will not be received until FY27 due to extended lead times, triggering the lead-time exception under 31 USC, Section 1502. The procurement is being placed via the NASA Solutions and Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) contract vehicle. Place of performance is Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The requirement supports Headquarters Air Mobility Command (HQ AMC/A3) and the Office of the Command Surgeon (HQ AMC/SG). NAICS code 541519; PSC 7G21. The government has established technology transition milestones for FY27 and FY28 to foster competition as alternative commercial technologies mature.

Notice text

This is a new requirement for Brand Name TUCK-19 platforms and SpaceX Starshield Mini Terminals to form one singular tactical communications kit. 

Awarded contract NNG15SD03B to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-29.

Files

File Type Posted
BNO JA for AE Comms Kits.Redacted.pdf PDF

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