Interim Link-16 Capability for HC-130J

This requirement is for the procurement and integration of temporary (T-1) Link-16 Line of Sight (LOS) data capability on nineteen (19) HC-130J aircraft. Sole source award will be made to the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), CAGE: 8X691, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The design will use portions of the existing Situational awareness and Communications Upgrade (SACU) 1a/b system and parts of the Airborne Mission Networking (AbMN) software and architecture developed for the MC-130J and EC-130J to ensure compatibility and minimize any unforeseen risk. Integrating the Link-16 LOS data capability with the SACU 1a/b and AbMN system structure on the HC-130J will provide crew members the information needed to successfully carry out missions in hostile and denied areas of interest. This effort consists of integrating one (1) Multifunctional Information Distribution - Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS-JTRS) Link-16 radio terminal and it's Remote Power Supply (RPS), developing and installing Group A (to include antennas, equipment rack, and wiring), system integration , initial spares, engineering data, and system testing. It will also include one (1) Trial Installation, one (1) Kit Proof Installation, material, installation labor, data deliverables, and travel. All installations will be accomplished by contractor. Additionally, two (2) SACU laptops will be updated with AbMN software and architecture. The Government will provide MIDS-JTRS (same version as on the MC-130J and EC-130J) as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The contractor will provide support during testing (i.e. Qualification Test & Evaluation, Operational Test & Evaluation, AFSIT, etc.). Once fielded, the HC-130J Link-16 LOS data system will be supported under the existing HC-130J SACU Field Support contract.

The projected award date for this order is 31 July 2022 with an anticipated period of performance of 14 months. Any questions should be directed to the buyer/Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) identified. If your concerns are not

satisfied by the PCO, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals in the source selection process. When appropriate,

potential offerors may contact the Ombudsman, Thomas Eller, at 478-222-4097, or via email at:

Thomas.eller.1@us.af.mil.

Anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) RELEASE DATE: On or About 29 April 2022.