KOR-9X Link-16 Terminal Engineering and Technical Support Services

The Space Development Agency (SDA), an element of the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract opportunity with Rockwell Collins, Inc. The notice pertains to engineering and technical support services for the KOR-9X Link-16 terminal, specifically focusing on NSA certification. Published on February 13, 2025, the special notice indicates the SDA's intent to award a contract directly to Rockwell Collins based on their unique qualifications as the original manufacturer of the KOR-9X device. The contract will be executed under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for a non-competitive procurement when only one source can satisfy agency requirements. The estimated contract value is $3,000,000, and the opportunity is being published for informational purposes.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure specialized engineering and technical support services for NSA certification of the KOR-9X Link-16 terminal. Since this is a sole source contract, there are no competitive proposal requirements or open bidding process for other contractors. Rockwell Collins, Inc. is the sole eligible contractor due to their status as the device manufacturer and their unique technical capabilities. The contract falls under the NAICS category of Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541715) and the PSC category of National Defense R&D Services. Contractors interested in understanding more about the opportunity are instructed to direct any questions or comments to ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sda-sn-25-0014@mail.mil, with a specific requirement to indicate "Notice of Intent to Sole Source - SDA-SN-25-0014" in the email subject line. The final date for potential communications is May 16, 2025.