Common Very Low Frequency (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization
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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, AFNWC/NC3's VLF Enterprise Program Office (EPO) is soliciting proposals for the Common Very Low Frequency (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization program. This effort seeks to design a "common" advanced VLF capability to modernize all legacy VLF NC3 airborne and ground-based systems and equip future NC3 platforms. The objective is the rapid development of a production-ready, fully functional VLF receiver and its required ancillary support equipment. Proposals are due July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This program focuses on the design and development of a "common, one-size-fits-all" advanced VLF receiver system. Key requirements include:
- Secure Beyond Line of Site communications for Emergency Action Messages.
- Modernization of existing VLF NC3 airborne and ground-based systems.
- Equipping future NC3 platforms.
- Compliance with Crypto Modernization-2 (CM2).
- New Waveform capable.
- NSA certified.
- Open Mission Systems (OMS) capable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) under AFLCMC/XA IDIQ contract (FA8684-23-D-B112).
- Award: The Government intends to award one or two Delivery Orders (DOs) based on best-value determination.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Proposal Due: July 1, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 13, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Hanscom AFB, MA.
Eligibility & Access
- Eligibility: Offerors must be awardees under Category 2 of the AFLCMC/XA IDIQ contract (FA8684-23-D-B112) to be considered.
- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): The solicitation package contains CUI. Access is restricted to Offerors certified by the Joint Certification Program (JCP).
- CUI Access Requirement: Offerors shall provide their CAGE Code and identify all locations where classified information will be accessed, handled, or processed to the Contracting Officer by April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
Additional Notes
This competitive action is conducted in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 16.507. No award will be made until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation without obligation to reimburse offerors for costs.