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Aerial Networking Hardware Prototyping (VPX)

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Federal

Response Deadline11/09/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Aerial Networking Hardware Prototyping (VPX) subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense agency FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3, focuses on the prototyping and modification of commercial off-the-shelf products to develop aerial communications systems. These efforts support prime contractors on Air Force JADC2/ABMS projects, specifically requiring the integration of hardware into 3U or 6U VPX form factors. A critical requirement of this contract is the expertise in military airworthiness certifications to ensure all modified products meet strict military standards. The final deliverables consist of prototyped hardware modules in the specified VPX form factors. The opportunity was posted on February 4, 2026, with a response deadline of November 9, 2026, under NAICS code 334413.

General Info

DoD subcontract for prototyping air-certified VPX hardware for Air Force JADC2/ABMS projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

NAICS

334413 - Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA8612-21-S-C001.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Commercial Solutions Opening for Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)

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Timeline

PostedFeb 4

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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11/09/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

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Full Description

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Performs prototyping and modification of COTS products for prime contractors on Air Force JADC2/ABMS projects to create aerial communications systems. Modifies COTS products to meet military airworthiness standards and integrates hardware into 3U or 6U VPX form factors. Requires expertise in military airworthiness certifications. Delivers prototyped hardware modules in 3U/6U VPX form factor.

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