Alaska Range Combat Training Integrated Communications and Support (ARCTICS) II

This Sources Sought notice for the Alaska Range Combat Training Integrated Communications and Support (ARCTICS) II initiative is a market research effort by the Pacific Air Forces to gather industry input on the planned procurement of comprehensive O&M services for the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex. The Government seeks feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement that outlines requirements for sustaining Live, Virtual, and Constructive training environments, including adversary electronic warfare systems, threat emitters, command and control infrastructure, and range operations at Eielson Air Force Base and other multinational locations. The projected service start date is January 2029, and the notice requests detailed industry responses on the clarity of performance tasks, availability of approved cost accounting systems, potential risks to schedule or cost, and additional cost considerations, alongside company information such as UEI, CAGE code, and business size. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing data, or award methodology are included, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research tool aimed at refining acquisition strategy, feasibility, and industry alignment before issuing a future RFP. The scope demands contractor personnel with TOP SECRET/SCI/SAP clearances for critical roles involving classified systems, with strict compliance to DoD security directives including DCID 6/1, AFI 31-101, and SSP requirements. Contractors must maintain certified personnel in areas such as COMSEC, HAZMAT, cyber defense, and flightline operations, and adhere to rigorous identification and access protocols including SPOT system reporting and restricted area badge requirements. All equipment and property must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130 using UID and Data Matrix barcodes, and packaging must follow T.O. and FOB origin provisions. The Government will furnish key systems including Link-16/SADL, radar simulators, and C2 infrastructure, referenced in appendices, with contractors responsible for maintenance, operations, and reporting against metrics like Operational Effectiveness and Equipment Availability Rate. While no estimated contract value or CLINs are provided, financial accountability systems are required to track expenditures via CLINs and submit Monthly Status Reports aligned with CWBS. Responses are due by May 19, 2026, to inform the development of a future procurement, with no awards to be made from this notice.