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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 24, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Request For Information: Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency (VLF/LF) system

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FA8735-26-CVRi1-RFIFederal

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The United States Air Force Materiel Command, through the Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center, is seeking industry input on capabilities to procure, integrate, and develop the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency system and its associated components, including portable configurations for current and future U.S. military aircraft. This effort supports the Very Low Frequency Enterprise Program Office and aims to enhance the resilience and effectiveness of the NC3 infrastructure, with a focus on modernization and adaptability across evolving operational environments. Industry partners are encouraged to provide information on technical improvements, system integration expertise, and innovative solutions that align with defense requirements for secure, survivable communications. This Request for Information, identified as FA8735-26-CVRi1-RFI and posted on April 24, 2026, is strictly for market research and does not represent a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. Responses are due by June 8, 2026, and should be submitted through the SAM.gov portal. The activity is managed by the Department of Defense office located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, with Timothy Coit and Jason Duran serving as the primary and secondary points of contact, respectively. The North American Industry Classification System code for this effort is 541715, reflecting research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences.

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USAF seeks industry input on VLF/LF NC3 system integration and portable configurations by June 2026.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Hanscom AFB, MA, 01731, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8735 Nuclear Ntw Division Afnwc Pzhn
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OfficeHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-1801, USA
Office AddressHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-1801, USA
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The United States Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center (AFNWC), in support of the Very Low Frequency Enterprise Program Office, is seeking information on Industry improvements and capabilities from interested contractors who could procure, integrate, and develop the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency (VLF/LF) system, its ancillary components, and develop, procure, and integrate portable configurations for current and future U.S. military aircraft.


Please refer to the attached Request for Information (RFI) for more details.


Please note that this RFI is for market research purposes only and no contract award will result from this posting.

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