C3NK SCISR 2 Radios RFQ

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or to Use Brand-Name Restriction." It explains the rationale for procuring specific brand-name items rather than opening the opportunity to full and open competition.

• Brand-Name Product Title: Collins Aerospace SCISR Radios
• Brand-Name Product Description: Collins Aerospace SCISR radios and Ku UP/DOWN Converters Supporting CDL Programs.
• Contracting Activity: Aerial networks Division (AFLCMC/C3NK) at Hanscom AFB.
• Supplies/Services: Purchase of 4 each RT-2073 SCISR(C) "BE-CDL", 4 each RT-2073(C) SCISR 2 Without Crypto "Nighthawk", and 9 Ku Up/Down Converters, all manufactured by Collins AeroSpace.
• Justification: The procurement is mission-critical for USAF requirements in contested environments. Using this specific brand name is necessary to maintain architectural continuity with existing fielded equipment, preventing critical incompatibilities, schedule delays, and duplication of costs. Introducing alternative brands would require re-engineering or replacing incompatible systems.
• Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on market research and a review of pricing from a government RFI.
• Actions to Overcome Barriers: The TDN lab will monitor the commercial marketplace for emerging technologies and will issue RFIs and Sources Sought synopses before subsequent acquisitions to identify alternative vendors.

This document indicates that the upcoming procurement will likely be restricted to specific brand-name items (Collins Aerospace SCISR Radios and associated converters). Bidders offering alternative products may not be considered unless they can demonstrate that their offerings meet the unique requirements or that the government's needs have changed. It also suggests that the government is taking steps to explore competition for future acquisitions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an official notification from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to the U.S. Department of the Air Force (USAF) approving an individual waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) for a specific procurement.

• Procurement Details: Identifies the procurement as "Brand Name Communication Radios" for the USAF, with NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing).
• Waiver Justification: Explains that the waiver is necessary because the required Collins Aerospace SCISR 2 Communications Radios are a proprietary design exclusively manufactured by Collins Aerospace (a large business), and no small business manufacturer holds the necessary tooling or intellectual property. Authorized resellers can provide the product.
• Waiver Conditions: The waiver is for a one-time award, valid for up to five years, and does not apply to modifications outside the original scope. The SBA requires notification of the waiver's publication with the solicitation.
• Reporting Requirements: The agency must notify the SBA upon contract award with specific details (contract number, award date, value, awardee, and size status).

This waiver allows a qualified small business to supply the specified product, even though it's manufactured by a large business. Bidders should note that the procurement is for a specific brand name product (Collins Aerospace SCISR 2 Communications Radios) and that the NMR requirement has been waived for this particular acquisition. This document confirms the justification for potentially limiting competition to authorized resellers of this specific product.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Collins Aerospace Secure CDL ISR (SCISR 2) Communication Radio, under Solicitation FA229126QB004. The government is seeking quotes to provide SCISR 2 Radios in accordance with specified Salient Characteristics.

• Offerors must provide SCISR 2 Radios meeting the Salient Characteristics detailed in Attachment 1.

• Brand name items are required; no substitutions are authorized (see Attachment 3).

• Quotes must include company information, specifications, part numbers, and pricing.

• Offerors will be assessed on Supply Chain and Cybersecurity compliance via SPRS and NIST.

• The government intends to award to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror.

• Funds are not presently available, and the award is contingent upon fund availability. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• The contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not specified in this document.

• Offerors may submit only one quote.

• Quotes must be valid for 180 days.

• Target date for questions: 18 June 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. Questions after this date may not be answered.

• Quotes are due no later than 09 July 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer.

• Evaluation will be based on LPTA, with technical acceptability requiring fulfillment of all requirements in Attachment 1.

• Offerors must submit an assessment of potential or actual Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues.

• This is a Small Business Set Aside opportunity.

• The solicitation and award are not subject to the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR).

• Attachments include: Salient Characteristics, Model Contract, Redacted Brand Name Justification, Synopsis Notice, and Redacted NMR Individual Waiver.

• Quote Evaluation Team may include contractors from Quantech Services and Applied Research Solutions.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the procurement of SCISR 2 radios and accessories for the Tactical Data Networks (TDN) Lab Refresh project. The goal is to update aging CMDL CDL transceivers within the TDN Lab with modern, software-defined radio receiver-transmitters.

• Procurement of Collins Aerospace SCISR 2 communications radios and accessories.

• The SCISR 2 radio is described as a reliable, secure, software-defined radio receiver-transmitter designed to enhance warfighter capabilities and transmit mission-critical data.

• Procurement includes the Collins Aerospace Ku Up/Down Converter, which expands the frequency range of the SCISR radios into the Ku-band.

• Key features of the Ku Up/Down Converter include low size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C), non-proprietary interfaces, easy attachment to SCISR radios, and support for bi-directional communications.

• Not explicitly detailed in this document, but the SCISR 2 radio is noted for its user-friendly application ensuring ease-of-use in critical situations and swift, secure data transfer connections.

• Delivery Location: AFLCMC/C3NE, 15 Eglin Rd Bldg. 1607, Lantern (TDN LAB), Hanscom AFB, MA 01731, Attn: Greg Hiller.

• Delivery Date: Shall be best effort. Vendors must proactively address any delivery issues and notify the government ordering representative at least 5 days prior to delivery.

• The Contractor shall deliver all radio equipment, cables, and ancillary equipment.

• Installation and assembly will be completed by TDN Lab personnel.

• Vendor must ensure all owner's manuals, warranty information, maintenance and care instructions, and any other relevant documentation are provided.

• Vendor is responsible for all damages incurred during shipping and discovered upon customer receipt/assembly.

• The Contractor shall notify the TDN Lab Manager/POC at the time of shipping.

• Primary Contact (TDN Lab Manager): Louis Hegger (louis.hegger@us.af.mil, 781-225-4393)

• Secondary Contact: Greg Hiller (gregory.hiller.1.ctr@us.af.mil, 781-225-6636)

• Contracting Officer: Matthew J. MacEachern (matthew.maceachern@us.af.mil, 380-456-4663)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for a requirement to procure commercially available Collins Aerospace Secure CDL ISR (SCISR) 2 radio hardware for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Aerial Networks Division's Tactical Data Networks (TDN) Lab tech refresh project. The effort aims to replace aging assets with specialized equipment.

• Procurement of specific brand-name only systems:

  • RT-2073 SCISR 2 “BE-CDL” Transceivers
  • RT-2073 SCISR 2 Without Crypto “Nighthawk”
  • Ku UP/DOWN Converter

• All necessary accessories and warranties must be included.

• Systems must meet salient characteristics detailed in the solicitation.

• Not specified in this synopsis.

• This is a competitive, 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA).

• All responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• Refer to the attached formal solicitation (RFQ Letter and Model Contract - SF 1449) for complete salient characteristics, terms and conditions, evaluation criteria, and quote submission instructions.

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 180 days.

• Response Date/Time: 09 July 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.

• 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA).

• Product or Service Code (PSC): 7G21

• NAICS Code: 334111

• Place of Delivery/Performance: AFLCMC/C3NE, 15 Eglin Rd, Bldg. 1607, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731.

• Points of Contact: Chhunheng Phay (chhunheng.phay@us.af.mil) and Matthew MacEachern (matthew.maceachern@us.af.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, identified by Solicitation Number FA229126QB004. It outlines the requirements for specific radio transceivers and related equipment.

• RT-2073 SCISR "BE-CDL" Transceivers: 4 Each, Delivery IAW Attachment 1, Product Service Code: 7G21, Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• "Nightha" Transceivers: 4 Each, Delivery IAW Attachment 1, Product Service Code: 7G21, Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Ku UP/DOWN Converter: 9 Each, Delivery IAW Attachment 1, Product Service Code: 7G21, Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 09 Jul 2026

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 09 Jul 2026, 01:00 PM

• NAICS Code: 334111

• Size Standard: 1250

• Set Aside: 100% for Small Business.

• Delivery Schedule: 60 Calendar Days from the date of award.

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations: Multiple locations specified, primarily at WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH.

• The document references FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4, which are attached.

• Payment instructions are detailed, referencing Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for electronic invoicing and payment requests.

• Evaluation factors for award are not detailed in the provided pages.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference, covering topics such as limitations on subcontracting, safeguarding covered defense information, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.

• The document is labeled as a "MODEL CONTRACT" and "MODEL CONTRACT" watermarks are present on multiple pages.