BACN Payload Extension

Solicitation Number: FA8726-09-C-0010 Extension Notice Type: Special Notice Synopsis: AFLCMC/HNAK intends to issue a sole source contract modification to Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) contract, FA8726-09-C-0010. This will extend the period of performance for no greater than 12 months beyond the current period of performance's termination date, 23 January 2017. Northrop Grumman will operate and maintain the payloads for four (4) E-11A and three (3) EQ-4B aircraft systems. The contract currently entails maintaining the BACN payloads, payload "A" kit (payload installed in aircraft) and "B" kits (equipment to include rack assemblies needed for installation in aircraft) and payload operating ground stations for all aircraft. The contract modification includes continued payload maintenance, periodic software upgrades and providing spares/repair parts for the payload, payload ground stations, and all other ancillary equipment required. Work will take place at multiple undeveloped US Military facilities overseas. It also involves work with cryptographic equipment. Maintenance of the EQ-4B and E-11A aircraft platforms will be accomplished under separate contracts. This contract modification is intended to prevent a break in service until the successor contract with additional sites can be executed. Interested parties may submit unclassified responses to this notice by email to Captain Harry Thigpen at harry.thigpen.1@us.af.mil or Captain Jesse Boyter at jesse.boyter.1@us.af.mil. No other communications will be entertained. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB); the Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this notice of contract action, your responses will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. We anticipate a sole source modification under 10 U.S.C. 2304. A Justification and Approval for this action will be published after award. An AFLCMC Ombudsman has been appointed to facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The AFLCMC Ombudsman can be contacted at: AFLCMC/AQP Ms. Jill Willinghamallen 1790 Tenth St WPAFB, OH 45433 (P) 937-255-5472 Email: jill.willinghamallen.1@us.af.mil