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AC/MC-130J Arkham SMP Production

FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA

Response status

Due in 31 days

Oct 19, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC

Responses remain open.

Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Archive date
Nov 3, 2026
SAM status
Active

Answer-first brief

What the source record says

  • FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA published this sources sought.

Procurement identity

Notice ID
9744cc1547ce4e529eac33644201aa04
Solicitation
FA850926
Base type
Sources Sought
Version
1 of 1

Solicitation facts

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Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation number
FA850926
NAICS
PSC
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Set-aside code
Posted
Sep 17, 2026
Responses due
Oct 19, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Archive date
Nov 3, 2026
Archive type
auto15
Base type
Sources Sought
Organization type
OFFICE
Benchmark category
Category confidence
Category source
Last seen
Sep 19, 2026

Buyer and place

Office hierarchy and place of performance as published.

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Department code
Subagency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Subagency code
Office
FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA
Organization path
Organization path codes
Office address
ROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
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Points of contact

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Notice description

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Arkham Special Mission Processor (SMP): The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, facilities, and experience to manufacture, assemble, test, and deliver a total of 94 Arkham SMP Production Kits and 55 Spares. The Arkham SMP is a mission processor utilizing Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA) in support of AC/MC-130J system integration. The Arkham SMP is separated into two (2) major processing areas: Video Processing/General Processing and Safety Critical Processing. The Video Processing/General Processing is done on five (5) Intel based General Purpose Processor Modules. The Safety Critical Processing is done on two (2) ARM based Safety Critical Processor (SCP) modules. The network includes a red and an internal NextGen SMP gold (same classified level with different subnets), and two unclassified black for multiple levels of security. Safety Critical Processing is separated into Red/Gold and Black zones. The Arkham SMP must utilize LYNXOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux as the operating system. The acquisition strategy is for the contractor to provide kit production with a period of performance of seven (7) Years. The kit will include the following: Two (2) Arkham Units, two (2) External Data Storage (EDS) Devices, two (2) one (1) TB Delkin Solid State Drives (SSD), and other hardware required for aircraft installation. This will provide the AC/MC-130J mission with enhanced abilities for search and rescue in increased threat environments. Potential Sources must be capable of developing prototype hardware, software, and all associated technical data necessary to be able to produce and deliver the Arkham Production Kit and Spares. The Potential Source must be able to fully test and evaluate the function and performance of the Arkham Production Kit and Spares. The Potential Source must be capable of developing and providing the source data necessary to update AFTO�s and TDPs.

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Record provenance

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Sources and method

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  1. 1Notice fields come from the SAM.gov contract opportunities record last seen Sep 19, 2026. SAM.gov remains authoritative.

Note 1 covers the solicitation record. No synthetic FAQ or inferred solicitation value is published.

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