Air Vehicle Computer (AVC)
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The United States Special Operations Command is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of providing a commercial-off-the-shelf or modified COTS Air Vehicle Computer (AVC) for military rotary wing platforms. The AVC must function as a centralized, safety-critical processing unit that consolidates general processing, graphics and video handling, and data distribution into a single Line Replaceable Unit, adhering to a Modular Open Systems Approach to ensure interoperability, reusability, and scalability. The system must be capable of hosting and executing an Operational Flight Program currently under development. The requirement is classified under NAICS Code 334511 with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees, and vendors must be CMMC Level 2 certified through a third-party assessment organization. A DD Form 2345 approved by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Certification Program is mandatory for all submissions. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding ten pages on company letterhead, including organizational details such as legal name, address, affiliate information, years in operation, employee count, two points of contact with direct access information, Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code from SAM.gov, and accurate business size designation including any applicable small business certifications. Submissions must be emailed to Teresa McCall and Petrina Stack no later than August 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST; late responses will not be accepted. This effort is strictly for acquisition planning and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award a contract. Participation is voluntary, and all respondents must independently respond to any future formal RFP. The requirement is not subject to any set aside, and the place of performance is Fort Eustis, Virginia.
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Fort Eustis, VA, 23604, USASet-Aside
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The Technology Application Program Office (TAPO) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing the requirement. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
Objective: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) seeks to identify potential vendors (including small businesses) to inform its acquisition strategy for a potential future Request for Proposal (RFP) or to determine the appropriate competitive procedures. Information gathered will be used for acquisition planning purposes only.
Requirement: The Government seeks to identify potential sources that possess the capability to satisfy agency requirements for an Air Vehicle Computer (AVC) for military rotary wing Air Vehicle System (AVS) and to procure a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or modified COTS Air Vehicle Computer. This computer will serve as a centralized, safety-critical processing unit within an air vehicle, consolidating functions such as general processing, graphics and video processing, and data distribution into a single Line Replaceable Unit (LRU). The system must be designed with a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to ensure interoperability, reusability, and future growth. Additionally, an Operational Flight Program (OFP) is currently in development; the proposed AVC solution must be capable of hosting and executing this OFP Air Vehicle Computer (AVC) for military rotary Air Vehicle System (AVS). The specific capabilities sought, and the description required:
Key Information:
NAICS Code: The Agency has tentatively assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) to the requirement, but interested sources can recommend other NAICS Codes for consideration.
Small Business Size Standard: Standard Business Size is 1,350 employees.
PSC: 1680 - Miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components
CMMC: Level 2 CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) Certified
Required Documentation: Interested sources must submit a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP) approved DD Form 2345, DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Information on the JCP can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/
Response Requested: Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement (on company letterhead) demonstrating their qualifications, capabilities and experience in providing the requirement. Responses should be no longer than 10 pages and include the following:
1. Source Profile:
A. Company Name and Address
B. Affiliate Information (parent companies, joint ventures, potential teaming partners)
C. Year Established & Number of Employees
D. Two Points of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email)
E. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code (as registered in SAM: http://www.sam.gov/)
F. Business Size & Designation (must correlate with SAM registration):
Small business; HUBZone; Women Owned Small Business; 8(a); Veteran owned Small Business; Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business; Small Disadvantaged Business; Large Business
Submission Details:
Deadline: 13 August 2026, 5:00 P.M. EST
Email: Responses are to be submitted via email to Dr. Petrina Stack petrina.v.stack.civ@socom.mil and Teresa McCall teresa.a.mccall.civ@socom.mil
Important Note: Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research; questions will not be entertained at this time. Submission of a response is voluntary and does not guarantee participation in any future RFP. All interested parties must respond separately to any future solicitations.
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