Royal Canadian Air Force AN/ARC-210 Engineering Integration Support
Overview
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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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD, intends to award a sole-source Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0042121G0005 to Rockwell Collins, Inc. (RCI) of Cedar Rapids, IA. This order is for Engineering Integration Support for AN/ARC-210 radios for PMA-209 and the Canadian Armed Forces Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This is a Presolicitation notice, and responses from interested parties are due by January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Engineering Integration Support specifically for the AN/ARC-210 radios. This support is critical for PMA-209 and the Canadian Armed Forces FMS program.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Delivery Order under BOA N0042121G0005
- Awardee (Intended): Rockwell Collins, Inc. (RCI), Cedar Rapids, IA
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1 ("only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements").
- Justification: RCI is the only responsible source because the AN/ARC-210(V) electronic protection radio systems are commercial products, and RCI will not provide or sell the necessary technical data for competitive procurement or support.
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Cedar Rapids, IA
Response Information
This notice is not a Request for Proposals. The Government does not intend to fund the development or qualification of other sources. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Any response must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Rockwell Collins, Inc. directly. All inquiries should be directed via email to Mackenzie Buscher (mackenzie.j.buscher.civ@us.navy.mil).