Production and Installation of the Line-of-Sight (LOS) Link 16 system on MC-130J Platforms
FA8509-27-R-MCLOS · DEPT OF DEFENSE
A AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING solicitation, with responses due 2026-11-05. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
What's being bought
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may be able to provide production kits and installation for the United States Air Force (USAF) MC-130J aircraft platform hereby referred to as MC-130J. This installation, integration, and support of a Line-of-Sight (LOS) Link 1
Comparable recent awards in AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC | $42K | 1 | 2026-07-01 |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION | $123K | n/a | 2026-06-26 |
| SKYDIO, INC | $52K | n/a | 2026-06-26 |
| SKYDIO, INC | $29K | 1 | 2026-06-24 |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION | $98K | n/a | 2026-06-24 |
Questions
What is solicitation FA8509-27-R-MCLOS?
Production and Installation of the Line-of-Sight (LOS) Link 16 system on MC-130J Platforms, issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE, under NAICS 336411 (AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING). Responses are due 2026-11-05.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $29K to $123K, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is FA8509-27-R-MCLOS set aside?
NONE. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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