Amendment #2: Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization
Overview
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PSC
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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, through AFNWC/NC3's VLF Enterprise Program Office (EPO), has released Amendment #2 for the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR). This FOPR seeks proposals for the design of a "common" advanced VLF receiver system. Eligibility is strictly limited to AFLCMC/XA IDIQ Category 2 contract awardees. Proposals are now due by July 8, 2026, at Noon Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The program aims to modernize all legacy VLF NC3 airborne and ground-based VLF systems and equip future NC3 platforms. The desired receiver system must be Crypto Modernization-2 (CM2) compliant, New Waveform capable, NSA certified, and Open Mission Systems (OMS) capable. The objective is the rapid development of a production-ready, fully functional VLF receiver and its required ancillary support equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) under RFO 16.507
- Award Intent: One or two Delivery Orders (DOs)
- Eligibility: Strictly limited to AFLCMC/XA IDIQ Category 2 contract awardees
- Response Due: July 8, 2026, at Noon Eastern Time
- Published: May 19, 2026 (Amendment #2)
- Place of Performance: Hanscom AFB, MA
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best-value determination, with DoD source selection procedures not applying. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.
Additional Notes
Amendment #2 updated Appendix 3 (Bidder’s Library Content List) and extended the proposal deadline. Unclassified documents from the Bidder's Library are available for download. The solicitation package contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), with access restricted to Joint Certification Program (JCP) certified Offerors. Offerors were required to provide CAGE Code and classified handling locations by April 20, 2026.