Bid guide
How to bid on URC-300 VHF/UHF Transceiver Assembly for DEPT of Defense
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Air Force intends to purchase specific ACG Systems components for the B-52 CERP Mobile Telemetry Van. This includes a URC-300 VHF/UHF transceiver assembly, a remote control unit, mounting hardware, various cables, an antenna, and microphones.
The equipment is critical for expanding an existing telemetry suite and must be compatible with the van's CM-350 V2 system and meet military TEMPEST/EMI requirements. The Air Force states that using non-ACG hardware would make the existing system inoperable, cause significant delays, and threaten B-52 engine replacement timelines and operational readiness targets.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on August 31, 2026. If you believe you can meet the requirements, you must submit a capability statement by September 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
The government intends to make a sole-source award to ACG Systems, Inc. Responses to this notice will be used to determine if a competitive procurement should be considered in the future. The final deadline for the proposed sole-source purchase order is September 03, 2028, at 4:00 PM ET.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is primarily for vendors who can supply the exact ACG Systems, Inc. components listed, or who can demonstrate they are an authorized reseller or distributor of ACG Systems, Inc. products.
It is specifically for firms that can provide equipment with direct, unmodified technical compatibility with proprietary CM-350 V2 Remote Control Unit protocols and possess current military TEMPEST and EMI certification data for integration into classified shelters.
How to respond to this notice
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If you believe you can satisfy the requirements, you must submit a formal capability statement via email to Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer Josiah Broadway at [email protected]. Your submission must include legally binding documentation proving direct technical compatibility with CM-350 V2 protocols, current military TEMPEST and EMI certification data, and explicit written authorization from ACG Systems, Inc. verifying your reseller or distributor status.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is a sole-source notice, your capability statement must directly address the specific reasons the government has cited for sole-sourcing. Focus on providing concrete evidence for each requirement.
Ensure all documentation is legally binding and clearly demonstrates your firm's ability to meet the exact technical and certification requirements. Pay close attention to the proprietary CM-350 V2 compatibility and the military TEMPEST/EMI certifications, as these are highlighted as critical. Clearly state your relationship with ACG Systems, Inc. if you are not the OEM.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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