Radio System Upgrade (RSU) for International Airborne Advance Warning and Control System (AWACS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 AWACS and Wedgetail Contracting Office (WIWK), located at Hanscom AFB, MA, has issued a Presolicitation for a Radio System Upgrade (RSU) for the International Airborne Advance Warning and Control System (AWACS). This notice indicates that the Final Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) is anticipated for release in Q2 CY2026 on GSA OASIS+ within the Technical and Engineering Domain. No proposals or information are being requested at this time.
Scope of Work
The RSU for International AWACS involves a full upgrade to the Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)/Very-High Frequency (VHF) and High-Frequency (HF) radio suite across the entire AWACS fleet. The integration and installation of these new radios will provide Second Generation Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN) and Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS) capabilities for the aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Proposed Solicitation Number: FA236325RB005
- Product Service Code: N016 – Installation of Equipment: Aircraft Components and Accessories
- NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services
- Set-Aside: None specified
- FOPR Release Target: Q2 CY2026
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only; the Government is not currently requesting proposals or information. The FOPR will be released exclusively on the GSA OASIS+ platform, specifically within the Technical and Engineering Domain. Interested bidders must have access to SIPR e-mail to receive classified Technical Documentation necessary for proposal submission. A Request for Proposal (RFP) walk-through will be scheduled, with announcements to be posted on GSA OASIS+.
Additional Notes
Bidders should monitor GSA OASIS+ for the FOPR release and announcements regarding the RFP walk-through. Access to SIPR e-mail is a critical requirement for obtaining classified technical documentation.