AN/ARC-210(V) Radio and Associated Ancillary/Support Equipment

SOL #: N00421-26-RFPREQ-TPM209-0158Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, United States

Place of Performance

Cedar Rapids, IA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

Radio And Television Communication Equipment, Airborne (5821)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ee32f64bd4c241c09934c745ec554615/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 16, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 9, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 1, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to award a sole source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Collins Aerospace for AN/ARC-210(V) radios and associated ancillary/support equipment. This notice is a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent, not a request for proposals. The government is seeking responses from interested parties who can provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous. Responses are due April 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

The IDIQ will cover the procurement of AN/ARC-210(V) radios, spares, components, and support equipment. It also includes engineering and technical support, integrated logistics support, commercial warranty, data, test and integration support, training, and pre-planned product improvements and conversions. The period of performance is anticipated from FY28 to FY32.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sole Source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) / FAR Part 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source)
Anticipated Contractor: Collins Aerospace
Duration: FY28 to FY32
Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Response Due: April 1, 2026, 1600 EST
Published: March 9, 2026

Additional Notes

This is a Notice of Intent and not a Request for Proposals. The Government does not intend to fund the development or qualification of other resources. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. All inquiries must be submitted via email to Ryan Chandlee at ryan.m.chandlee.civ@us.navy.mil.