C3NK SCISR 2 Radios RFQ

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) C3NK is procuring Collins Aerospace Secure CDL ISR (SCISR 2) Communication Radios under solicitation C3NK_SCISR2_RFQ. This 100% small business set-aside supports the Tactical Data Networks (TDN) Lab Tech Refresh project at Hanscom Air Force Base. The acquisition replaces aging equipment with brand-name Collins Aerospace hardware, specifically RT-2073(C) SCISR 2 Nighthawk transceivers and Ku Up/Down Converters. To facilitate small business participation for these proprietary items, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued an individual Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) waiver. This allows small business resellers to provide large business products while maintaining the set-aside status. Quotes are due by July 9, 2026, and the Air Force will evaluate submissions using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. The solicitation package includes technical characteristics, a model contract, a brand-name justification, and formal submission instructions. The procurement replaces aging equipment at Hanscom AFB and must align with established SCISR Program Office architectural baselines. Procurement of specialized Collins Aerospace SCISR 2 radio hardware and accessories for the TDN Lab at Hanscom AFB.