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
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 initiative is designed to establish an agile and competitive contracting framework that enables the rapid delivery of capabilities and addresses the full spectrum of Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) Command, Control, Communications, Battle Management (C3BM) requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
The DBN "Megatron" MAC IDIQ is envisioned as a hybrid supply and service contract vehicle. Its scope encompasses the development, procurement, assembly, delivery, and sustainment of PAE C3BM product lines. The contract will support a broad range of mission-critical capabilities, including digital architecture, sensor integration, secure processing, connectivity, applications, and synthetic environment development. These capabilities are intended to facilitate the integration of United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) C3 programs, ultimately delivering a resilient decision advantage to the warfighter.
A key feature of this contract vehicle is its dual-pool structure, which includes both a Small Business pool and an unrestricted pool of awardees. This approach is designed to foster competition and ensure opportunities for small business participation. The contract will be competed under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 Source Selection procedures and will be decentralized, allowing all DAF program offices and Department of the Air Force (DoW) agencies to place orders as needed.
The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541715, "Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)," with a Product Service Code (PSC) of AC13. The set-aside type is Small Business Program (SBP), further emphasizing the commitment to small business engagement.
The current acquisition status, as of August 5, 2026, indicates that the acquisition strategy has been officially approved and decision authority delegated. The program timeline includes the targeted release of a Draft Statement of Work (SOW) within the next few weeks, a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) in late Q4 of Fiscal Year 2026, a Final RFP in mid Q1 of Fiscal Year 2027, and an anticipated contract award in Q3 of Fiscal Year 2027.
To facilitate industry engagement, the program team plans to host a virtual Industry Day on October 7, 2026. Due to the expected high level of interest, one-on-one sessions will not be scheduled. Interested parties are encouraged to "Follow" the notice on SAM.gov to receive automated updates regarding program schedule changes, draft SOW and solicitation releases, and Industry Day details.
The contracting entity for this opportunity is the AFLCMC C3BM C3 office, operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Air Force. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Julie Payne, who can be reached at [email protected].
This Special Notice serves as the official landing page for the DBN "Megatron" MAC IDIQ, and the Notice ID will remain consistent for all related postings on SAM.gov. Contractors with expertise in research and development, systems integration, and sustainment of advanced C3BM capabilities—particularly those with small business status—are encouraged to monitor this opportunity for further developments and to assess alignment with their organizational capabilities.
For additional information and ongoing updates, interested parties should refer to the official SAM.gov posting at: https://sam.gov/opp/f67dfc9bc15d4a7a88d0c049b18eef5d/view.