DAF Battle Network "Megatron" MAC IDIQ
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The DAF Battle Network (DBN) Megatron MAC IDIQ is a hybrid supply and service contract vehicle designed to support the Department of the Air Force's Portfolio Acquisition Executive Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (PAE C3BM) requirements. This decentralized Multiple Award Contract (MAC) will allow various DAF program offices and Department of the Air Force agencies to procure mission-critical capabilities, including digital architecture, sensor integration, secure processing, connectivity, applications, and synthetic environment development. The vehicle will feature both a small business pool and an unrestricted pool of awardees to ensure a competitive and agile framework for delivering resilient decision advantage across USAF and USSF C3 programs. The program is currently in the market research and acquisition planning phase, with the government seeking industry feedback on a draft Statement of Work (SOW) by September 30, 2026. A virtual Industry Day is scheduled for October 7, 2026, to provide mission briefings and RFP details. The acquisition will follow FAR Part 15 source selection procedures, with a draft RFP targeted for late Q4 FY26, a final RFP in mid Q1 FY27, and anticipated awards in Q3 FY27. Due to the sensitive nature of the requirements, the draft SOW is designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), requiring vetted access via SAM.gov based on CAGE code and registration status.
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Full Description
The DAF Battle Network (DBN) "Megatron" MAC IDIQ provides an agile and competitive contracting framework to rapidly deliver capabilities and address the full spectrum of PAE C3BM requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The DBN MAC IDIQ will be a hybrid supply and service contract vehicle supporting the development, procurement, assembly, delivery, and sustainment of PAE C3BM product lines.
Under this contract, customers will be able to procure mission-critical capabilities across digital architecture, sensor integration, secure processing, connectivity, applications, and synthetic environment development to integrate USAF and USSF C3 programs and deliver resilient decision advantage. This vehicle will be awarded with a Small Business pool and an unrestricted pool of awardees.
PURPOSE
This Special Notice serves as the official landing page for the DBN "Megatron" MAC IDIQ. The Notice ID will remain consistent throughout SAM.gov postings.
Interested industry partners should "Follow" this notice on SAM.gov to receive automated notifications regarding:
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Updates to program schedule
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Draft Statement of Work (SOW) releases
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Draft solicitation documents
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Upcoming Industry Day event details
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 04 Sep 2026 (Current): Draft SOW Release & Industry Day Registration
- Draft SOW Release: The Government is releasing the draft SOW for industry review and feedback.
- Public Cover Memo: Please review the attached document, "DBN (Megatron) MAC IDIQ Draft SOW Request for Feedback," for detailed feedback instructions and submission deadlines.
- Accessing Controlled Documents: The Draft SOW and associated Feedback/Question Template are marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and are posted under Controlled Access.
- To request access, navigate to the Attachments section below and click "Request Access" for the controlled files.
- Requests will be vetted by the contracting team against active SAM.gov entity registrations and CAGE codes in accordance with foreign participation restrictions.
- Feedback Deadline: All feedback and questions using the provided template must be submitted via email to julianne.payne@us.af.mil no later than 30 September 2026 at 1700 EDT.
- Virtual Industry Day Registration:
- Date / Time: 07 October 2026, 0800 - 1200 EDT
- Format: Virtual Teams Live (one-on-one sessions will not be scheduled due to volume).
- Agenda Overview:
- ABMS Mission Briefing: Opening remarks by Col Bai Lan Zhu covering the ABMS mission—what we do, why we do it, and who we do it for.
- DBN (Megatron) MAC IDIQ RFP Session: Informational briefing by Jeffery "Ryan" Compton (Megatron PM) and Julianne Payne (Megatron PCO) regarding the upcoming RFP.
- Q&A: Attendees may submit questions throughout the live session using the platform's Q&A function. Select questions may be addressed in real time; all questions received, along with Government responses, will be compiled and posted to SAM.gov after the event.
- Registration Link: Please register using the following link:
- https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/uNs4XnDqUG
- Registration Deadline: 05 October 2026 at 1700 EDT
- Draft SOW Release: The Government is releasing the draft SOW for industry review and feedback.
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05 Aug 2026
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Acquisition Status: The acquisition strategy has been officially approved, and decision authority has been delegated.
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Contract Structure: The DBN MAC IDIQ will be competed under RFO Part 15 Source Selection procedures. The vehicle will be decentralized, allowing all DAF program offices and DoW agencies to place orders.
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Timeline Updates:
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Draft SOW: Targeted for release within the next couple of weeks.
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Draft RFP: Targeted for late Q4 FY26.
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Final RFP: Anticipated in mid Q1 FY27.
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Anticipated Award: Targeted for Q3 FY27.
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Industry Day: The program team is planning to host a virtual Industry Day on 07 October 2026 (details TBD). One-on-one sessions will not be scheduled due to the anticipated volume of interest.
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UPDATES
- 04 Sep 2026: Draft SOW posted for industry review; Controlled Access instructions published; Industry Day registration opened.
- 05 Aug 2026: Special Notice landing page established.
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