Fifth generation datalinks support (fgds)
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA2486-26-C-B006
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA2486-26-C-B006
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Eglin AFB, Florida 32542, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center has awarded contract FA2486-26-C-B006 on a sole-source basis for Fifth Generation Datalinks Support (FGDS) System sustaining maintenance, essential upgrades, and comprehensive technical support on September 30, 2026.
The 46th Test Squadron requires expert technical services to ensure the FGDS System remains current with the F-35 aircraft's developmental baseline, as directed by the F-35 Joint Program Office. The scope includes sustaining maintenance, on-call technical support, configuration management, and engineering support for the FGDS System, including support for F-35 Block 4 enhancements related to the Communication, Navigation, Identification (CNI) Avionics Suite. All work shall be performed in accordance with security controls outlined in the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) or as directed by AFI 17-101. The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, services, and management to perform the required effort. NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC L016 (Technical Representative—Aircraft Components and Accessories) apply.
Notice text
The 46th Test Squadron/TGBC (46TS) requires expert technical services to provide sustaining maintenance, essential upgrades, and comprehensive support for the FGDS System. This support is critical to ensure the FGDS Systems remain current with the F-35 aircraft's developmental baseline, as directed by the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO).
The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, services, and management to perform system sustainment, on-call technical support, configuration management, and engineering support for the FGDS System. The scope of this effort includes support for F-35 Block 4 enhancements related to the Communication, Navigation, Identification (CNI) Avionics Suite. All work shall be performed in accordance with the security controls outlined in the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) or as directed by AFI 17-101.
Awarded contract FA2486-26-C-B006 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-30.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Fifth generation datalinks support | Award Notice | |
| Fifth generation datalinks support | Special Notice |
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