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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Modernized Airborne Radio Control Head MARCH / Control Head Unit (CHU)

Description: Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Ground, on behalf of the Product Manager, Aviation Mission Systems Architecture, intends to award Mercury Systems a five-year firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract for Modernized Airborne Radio Control Head/Control Head Unit hardware and related services. The scope includes ACM-9544 control head units, ACM-9443J control indicators, airworthiness certification data, software licenses, engineering, integration, and qualification testing for Army aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems. This is an active notice of intent to sole source, not a competitive request for proposals; responsible sources may submit evidence of a qualified alternative by November 27, 2026.

Buyer: Department of the Army
Federal · DC, US
Released: Nov 12, 2026
Closes: Nov 27, 2026(13 days left)

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Adam R. TelleActing Secretary of the Army

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Matthew L. SannitoAdministrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army

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Paul MalaceAgency Fleet Manager

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Brent G. IngrahamAssistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology

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