DAF Battle Network "Megatron" MAC IDIQ
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
FA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
FA861227RB001
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Classification Code
AC13
Additional Details
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The Department of the Air Force (DAF), through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) C3BM C3 office, has issued a Special Notice regarding the DAF Battle Network (DBN) "Megatron" Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle. This procurement, identified under FA861227RB001, is designed to establish an agile and competitive contracting framework to rapidly deliver capabilities and address the full spectrum of Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) Command, Control, Communications, Battle Management (C3BM) requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
**Purpose and Scope**
The DBN "Megatron" MAC IDIQ is envisioned as a hybrid supply and service contract vehicle. Its primary objective is to support the development, procurement, assembly, delivery, and sustainment of PAE C3BM product lines. The contract will enable DAF program offices and Department of War (DoW) agencies to procure mission-critical capabilities across several domains, including digital architecture, sensor integration, secure processing, connectivity, applications, and synthetic environment development. The ultimate goal is to integrate United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) C3 programs, thereby delivering a resilient decision advantage to the warfighter.
**Key Requirements and Deliverables**
Contractors under this vehicle will be expected to provide a broad range of products and services that may include, but are not limited to:
- Development and integration of digital architectures and secure processing solutions
- Sensor integration and connectivity enhancements
- Application development and synthetic environment modeling
- Support for the full lifecycle of C3BM product lines, from initial development through sustainment
The contract structure will feature both a Small Business pool and an unrestricted pool, ensuring opportunities for a diverse range of industry partners. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 15 Source Selection procedures, and the vehicle will be decentralized, allowing multiple DAF and DoW entities to place orders as needed.
**Contracting Entity and Classification**
- **Contracting Office:** FA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3 (Federal Office)
- **Department:** Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force
- **NAICS Code:** 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- **Product Service Code:** AC13
- **Set-Aside Type:** Small Business Pool (SBP) and Unrestricted Pool
- **Primary Contact:** Julie Payne, [email protected]
**Procurement Process and Special Considerations**
The DBN "Megatron" MAC IDIQ is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with a series of industry engagement activities underway. Key milestones include the release of a draft Statement of Work (SOW) and a Virtual Industry Day. All controlled documents, including the draft SOW and feedback templates, are marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and are accessible only through the SAM.gov portal following a vetting process. Access is restricted to vetted representatives with appropriate SAM.gov user roles (Opportunities Administrator or Data Entry), and only one representative per company should request access.
Foreign-owned entities are subject to strict Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) policies and must have an active, DCSA-approved FOCI mitigation agreement to access controlled materials. Otherwise, such entities may only participate as subcontractors under a cleared U.S. prime contractor.
**Industry Engagement and Timeline**
The government has been proactive in engaging industry through draft document releases and virtual events. Due to technical challenges with the secure virtual platform, the originally scheduled live Industry Day has transitioned to pre-recorded briefings, which will be made available as secure attachments on SAM.gov. Vendors must request access to these materials, and a Q&A period will be provided for questions related to the briefing charts.
The anticipated timeline for the procurement is as follows:
- Draft SOW: Released for industry review (September 2026)
- Draft RFP: To be posted after the Virtual Industry Day (timeline updated from Q4 FY26)
- Final RFP: Anticipated in mid Q1 FY27
- Contract Award: Targeted for Q3 FY27
**Constant Elements Over Contract Lifecycle**
Throughout the lifecycle of the DBN "Megatron" MAC IDIQ, the following elements will remain constant:
- The contract will support a wide range of C3BM-related supply and service requirements for the DAF and DoW agencies.
- Access to controlled documents and participation in the program will require compliance with CUI and FOCI policies.
- The contract vehicle will maintain both small business and unrestricted pools to foster competition and innovation.
- All official updates, document releases, and industry engagement activities will be managed through the SAM.gov notice (Opportunity ID: 0bd9b3f89f044f67911f6aa3d74ff863).
**Summary for Contractors**
Contractors interested in the DBN "Megatron" MAC IDIQ should assess their capabilities in delivering advanced C3BM solutions across digital, sensor, and synthetic environment domains. The opportunity is well-suited for organizations with experience in research and development, systems integration, and lifecycle sustainment within the defense sector. Compliance with security protocols and familiarity with federal contracting procedures are essential. Interested parties are encouraged to follow the notice on SAM.gov for ongoing updates and to ensure timely access to controlled materials and event information.
For further information or to address specific questions, contractors may contact the Procurement Contracting Officer, Julie Payne, at [email protected].
For the latest updates and access to controlled documents, visit the official notice page: https://sam.gov/opp/0bd9b3f89f044f67911f6aa3d74ff863/view