ARC-234 Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (AFLCMC/HNCK) has issued a Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOPCA) / Sources Sought Synopsis for the sole-source repair of AN/ARC-234 Airborne Integrated Terminal Group (AITG) Communications systems. The Air Force intends to award a Fixed Price Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration. However, other capable sources are invited to submit qualification packages. Responses to identify interest are due by May 27, 2026, 3:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This NOPCA covers the repair of specific AN/ARC-234 AITG Communications system components, identified by the following National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers (P/Ns):
- NSN: 5821-01-473-7745CA, P/N: 01-01685-004
- NSN: 5821-01-490-7181CA, P/N: 01-01685-005
- NSN: 5821-01-619-3263CA, P/N: 01-01685-009
- NSN: 5821-01-475-2000CS, P/N: 01-01689-001 The OEM is BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, located in Fort Wayne, IN.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOPCA) / Sources Sought Synopsis
- Intended Contract Type: Fixed Price Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract
- Justification: Sole source award to BAE Systems IAW 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source).
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- Intended Award: By end of January 2027
- Response Due (Sources Sought): May 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM CT (15 days from publication)
- Published: May 12, 2026
- Notice Close Date: June 2, 2027 (from XML
responseDate)
Submission Requirements
Firms believing they can meet the requirement must submit a written qualification package to the Contract Officer and Contract Specialist. This package must include:
- Contractor name and phone number.
- A brief statement detailing capabilities to perform these repairs, including written approval from BAE Systems.
- A list of names and phone numbers of references for whom these items have been repaired.
- Type of business, including size, socio-economic classification, and U.S./foreign ownership. All proprietary information will be protected. No payment will be made for responses.
Additional Notes
No detailed technical data or drawings are available from the government. Any interested source must obtain approval from the National Security Agency (NSA) to perform these repairs prior to contract award.