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National Airspace System Air Traffic Control Voice Communications Switch (NAS ATC VCS)

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FA8141-27-R-0001Federal

Submission Closed08/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The United States Air Force is conducting market research via solicitation FA8141-27-R-0001 to procure approximately 150 modernized, VoIP-enabled Voice Communications Switches (VCS) for the National Airspace System (NAS). This acquisition is critical for ensuring the safety, interoperability, and continuity of air traffic management. The project includes the production, installation, operator training, and interim support of fault-tolerant and scalable systems that comply with FAA and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. Performance is centered at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with fielding mandated to begin in FY 2027. Due to stringent operational and safety requirements, this is a limited-source acquisition justified under FAR 6.302-1, restricting eligibility to a pool of vendors already validated and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). While no small business set-asides are available because of these validation requirements, small businesses are encouraged to participate through teaming or subcontracting. Interested respondents must provide documentation of their FAA validation and compliance with industry standards by August 25, 2026. The process is managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Tinker AFB, with Katelyn Ward serving as the Program Manager and Kimberly Simms as the Procurement Officer.

General Info

US Air Force seeks 150 VoIP Voice Communications Switches for NAS by FY 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8102 Aflcmc Wi

NAICS

334210 - Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing

Place of Performance

0, OK, 73145, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

FA8141-27-R-0001 Sources Sought Synopsis for NAS ATC Voice Communications Switch

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 18

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8102 Aflcmc Wi

Contacts2 people available

OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8102 Aflcmc Wi

Office AddressTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

Contacts

Katelyn Ward (Program Manager

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Kimberly Simms (Procurement Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this notice is to advise that the Government intends to solicit for award to a limited pool of potential vendors already identified, validated, and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations in the National Air Space (NAS). This acquisition is critical to ensuring the safety, interoperability, and continuity of operations within the NAS. The United States Air Force (USAF) requires a modernized Voice Communications Switch (VCS) that meets stringent FAA operational and safety standards to ensure uninterrupted air traffic management, which is essential for the safety of all aircraft operating within the NAS.