Pre-Solicitation Notice - L3 Harris
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 496th Air Base Squadron (ABS) at Morón Air Base, Spain, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for a Command and Control (C2) equipment upgrade. This Pre-Solicitation Notice indicates the government's intent to procure proprietary hardware, software, and integration services from L3Harris Technologies. While a sole source action, other responsible sources may submit capability statements by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a critical C2 system equipment upgrade at Morón Air Base to support mission-critical operational capabilities. The upgrade encompasses proprietary hardware, software, integration support, and configuration. The solution must ensure full compatibility with existing fielded systems, continuity of operations, secure communications, and seamless integration with the current C2 infrastructure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Contract Action: Sole Source
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source procurement)
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 18, 2026
Intended Source & Justification
The Government intends to award this contract to L3Harris Technologies as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Market research indicates L3Harris is the only known source capable of meeting the precise operational, interoperability, and proprietary software requirements without unacceptable duplication of cost, schedule delays, or degradation of mission capability. The acquisition will be conducted using simplified procedures under FAR 12.201-1, based on a determination that only one responsible source is reasonably available.
Response Information
Although this is a sole source acquisition, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement. Responses must clearly demonstrate:
- Full compatibility with existing L3Harris C2 systems.
- Ability to provide proprietary software integration without data loss or performance degradation.
- Ability to meet operational timelines without mission disruption. Failure to meet these specific requirements may lead to exclusion from consideration.
Contact Information
- Primary: Vida Mata (vida.mata@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Ryan Hopkin (ryan.hopkin@us.af.mil)