SAM #FA480026Q0073

Air Force BOSS Platform Annual Support and Maintenance (Sole Source to Curtiss‑Wright/TCG)

This opportunity involves the U.S. Air Force's procurement of annual support and maintenance for nine Battlefield Operation Support Systems (BOSS) platforms used for Link 16 datalink testing. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, 633rd Contracting Squadron (Langley AFB, VA), Air Combat Command - Air Combat Command Communication Support (ACC CSS) Squadrons Special Missions Flight - OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): - Curtiss‑Wright / Tactical Communications Group (TCG) is the sole-source OEM and support provider - Vendors Mentioned: - Curtiss‑Wright / Tactical Communications Group (TCG) - Products/Services Requested: - BOSS Annual Support and Upgrades Gold Plan for nine BOSS platforms - Includes software maintenance, hardware sustainment, technical support, software updates, troubleshooting, extended warranty, and unlimited help desk support - Support covers three laptop versions, five rack mount versions, and one Tower PC - Annual software releases and one CONUS site visit for up to 3 days per year - Support plan is renewable annually, with reinstatement fees for lapses - Quantities and Line Items: - 9 units of BOSS platforms supported - Multiple line items for annual maintenance and additional product support units (e.g., TCG-PSG SLB, TCG-PS AU) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justification due to proprietary nature of BOSS and exclusive technical capability of Curtiss‑Wright/TCG - Extended warranty and unlimited help desk support are required - Support includes both hardware and software components, with on-site support as needed - No specific part numbers provided; services are tailored to the existing BOSS platforms - Period of Performance: - One 12-month base year with four 12-month option years (total of five years)

Description

1. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW The United States Air Force, 633rd Contracting Squadron (Langley AFB, VA), intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a non-competitive, single-source basis to Curtiss‑Wright/Tactical Communications Group (TCG).

The requirement is for the procurement of the Battlefield Operation Support Systems (BOSS) Annual Support and Upgrades Gold Plan for nine (9) existing BOSS platforms currently utilized by the Air Combat Command (ACC). The BOSS is a specialized test system used to perform Link 16 datalink testing.

2. SCOPE OF WORK & PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The required Gold Plan subscription provides proprietary software maintenance, hardware sustainment, and technical support to ensure continued operability, configuration compatibility, and mission readiness. Specific support includes:

Software updates and re‑engineering releases Troubleshooting assistance Extended hardware and software warranty coverage Unlimited help desk support

Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month Base Year and four (4) 12-month Option Years, covering 18 September 2026 through 17 September 2031.

3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY & JUSTIFICATION This acquisition is conducted under RFO 12.102-1 (Simplified Procedures) and Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901.

Because all BOSS software, firmware, diagnostic tools, and engineering data are proprietary to Curtiss‑Wright/TCG, no other vendor has the technical capability to maintain or update the Government‑owned BOSS systems. Competing this requirement would not produce viable offers.

4. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES This announcement serves as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items in accordance with RFO 12.202(a) and RFO 6.103-1.

This notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they possess the technical capability to meet this specific requirement may submit a formal Capability Statement. The Government will evaluate all capability statements received to determine if a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.

5. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline: No later than 4:30 PM Eastern Time on July 20, 2026. Submit To: Lester Yearwood (lester.yearwood.1@us.af.mil) and Margaret Young (margaret.young.6@us.af.mil). NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) Size Standard: $34.0 million

The Government intends to award this requirement no later than August 14, 2026.

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