Opportunity
SAM #FA861226CB002
Sole Source Award for TACKit Kits, Services, and Subscriptions to Baxter Aerospace for Operation Epic Fury
Buyer
AFLCMC C3BM
Posted
April 29, 2026
Identifier
FA861226CB002
NAICS
334290, 336413
This opportunity involves a sole source contract awarded by the Department of the Air Force to Baxter Aerospace for urgent support of Operation Epic Fury. - Sole source award to Baxter Aerospace for Tactical Airborne Communication Kits (TACKit), field service representatives (FSRs), and digital subscriptions - Contract covers manufacture, installation, and sustainment of TACKits for USAF aircraft - Baxter Aerospace is the original developer and sole qualified source, with prior contracts and ongoing prototype installations - Urgent need due to combat losses; contract justified by unusual and compelling urgency - Firm Fixed Price undefinitized contract action awarded March 27, 2026, with definitization anticipated by August 6, 2026 - Options included for additional kits and services; sustainment and field support services cover operational period - Place of performance includes Air Force Life Cycle Management Center in Dayton, OH and support for Operation Epic Fury - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; digital subscriptions required for each TACKit system
Description
This urgent and compelling justification is in support of sole sorce contract FA861226CB002 which was for the immediate procurement of Tactical Airborne Communication Kits (TACKits), TACKit Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and subscriptions.