BOSS System Link 16
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the 580th SWES, is soliciting on a sole-source basis to CurtissWright Tactical Communications Group for the BOSS 16 Link software and associated environment. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for a second test bench requiring the BOSS software. Offers are due by May 29, 2026, at 05:00 PM Local Time.
Purpose & Scope
This acquisition is for the procurement and software license renewal of the BOSS 16 Link system and its environment. The 580th SWES requires this for a program utilizing a setup with two test benches, with this requirement fulfilling the needs of the second bench. The scope includes:
- BOSS Single Link 16 Capable (P/N: TCG-2000 SL)
- Dual Monitor (P/N: TCG-DM)
- JREAP Appendix C (P/N: TCG-IMG)
- Situational Awareness Data Link (P/N: TCG-SADL)
- SIMPLE Interface (P/N: TCG-SMPL)
- Documentation and Manuals
- Training
- Gold Product Support Plan (12 Months Coverage, P/N: TCG-PSG SLB)
All listed components are manufactured by Curtiss-Wright. The base year includes initial support for 6 months, followed by 12 months of coverage. Five option years are included, each providing 12 months of coverage for the same components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, implied Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Period of Performance: Base year delivery by June 20, 2026, with option years extending to June 20, 2030.
- Offer Due Date: May 29, 2026, 05:00 PM Local Time.
- Published: May 21, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA 31098.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the identified sole source, CurtissWright Tactical Communications Group, in accordance with FAR 12.203 and FAR 15.403-1(c)(1). No comparative evaluation will be conducted. Offerors must provide two (2) or three (3) financial capability indicators as listed in Section L to support the Government's responsibility determination.
Additional Notes
Foreign participation is not permitted. Contractors must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements as detailed in DFARS 252.204-7021 and 252.204-7025. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: 1Lt Patrick Madan (patrick.madan.2@us.af.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Valerie Evans (valerie.evans.1@us.af.mil)