DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE · AFLCMC ISR/SOF
Multiple Award Contract for Modifications II (MACM II)
Aircraft modification, integration and sustainment for Special Operations Forces, Personnel Recovery and rotary-wing missions.
Pre-RFP / Market Research | Acquisition strategy unconfirmed | NAICS 336411
Incumbent ceiling; follow-on value unconfirmed
Solicitation forecast only
Fixed-wing and rotary aircraft support
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Solicitation Summary
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s ISR/SOF organization is researching industry capabilities for modification, integration, engineering, production, testing, logistics and sustainment of Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) and Rotary Division aircraft systems and mission equipment. MACM II is the anticipated follow-on multiple-award vehicle for this broad aircraft-support mission.
Planning status: This is a capture-planning profile, not an open RFP. The official sources-sought response deadline was July 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, and the notice is inactive. The notice is for information and planning only and does not commit the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. December 2026 solicitation and June 2027 award dates are estimates in the supplied report, not government-announced dates.
Solicitation in a Nutshell
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force · Air Force Materiel Command · AFLCMC ISR/SOF · FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA |
| Notice Number | FA8509-26-R-MACMII (sources-sought reference, not an issued final RFP) |
| Status | Pre-RFP / market research. The June 2026 sources-sought notice is inactive. |
| Solicitation Date | Not confirmed. December 2026 is a forecast in the supplied opportunity report only. |
| Award Date | Not confirmed. June 2027 is a forecast in the supplied opportunity report only. |
| Contract Ceiling Value | $996 million is the incumbent contract ceiling reported in the supplied material and its basis for a follow-on estimate. MACM II’s ceiling is not confirmed; this is not guaranteed spending or an individual award value. |
| Contract Vehicle | Anticipated multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract; final structure remains subject to the government’s acquisition decision. |
| Competition Type | Small-business capability research. The official notice does not establish a final set-aside; acquisition strategy and small-business participation remain to be determined. |
| Expected Awards | Multiple awards anticipated; the number of awards is not confirmed. |
| Primary Requirement | Aircraft modification, systems integration, engineering, production, testing, logistics and sustainment support. |
| Duration | MACM II term is not confirmed. Do not carry forward the incumbent’s term as a new requirement. |
| NAICS Code | 336411 · Aircraft Manufacturing |
| Size Standard | 1,500 employees as reported in the supplied opportunity report; verify the applicable standard in any future solicitation. |
| Place of Performance | CONUS and OCONUS support anticipated in the supplied scope; locations will depend on individual requirements and task orders. |
| Security | The official notice anticipates SECRET-classified effort and capability to support classified operations, facilities, systems and technical data as required. |
| Proposals Due | No proposal deadline confirmed. July 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT was the now-closed sources-sought response deadline, not a proposal due date. |
| Opportunity Website | View the Air Force MACM II sources-sought notice on SAM.gov |
Background
The June 25, 2026 sources-sought notice sought capable small businesses with the facilities, workforce, technical capabilities and security infrastructure needed for SOF/PR and Rotary Division support. It covers a potential follow-on to the existing MACM program, whose fixed-wing and rotary-wing pools provide context for capture planning rather than confirmed MACM II proposal instructions.
The supplied report identifies MC-130, AC-130, HC-130, LC-130, H-60, H-1 and MH-139 aircraft, potential follow-on platforms, and associated mission systems, avionics, support equipment and training systems. The incumbent’s reported $996 million ceiling is historical context. Final competition, award count, period of performance, pricing and evaluation requirements must come from a future solicitation.
Requirements
The anticipated scope below is drawn from the supplied opportunity material and the official market-research notice. It is a preparation guide, not a statement of final proposal requirements.
01 · Modification & Systems Integration
Aircraft modification design, non-recurring engineering, mission-system and avionics integration, trial and kit-proof installations, and depot or field installation support.
02 · Engineering & Technical Data
Technical data packages, technical orders, airworthiness documentation, software integration, cybersecurity documentation, RMF support and configuration management.
03 · Production & Testing
Modification-kit manufacturing, production support, ground and flight testing, and the documentation needed to demonstrate system performance and integration readiness.
04 · Logistics & Sustainment
Provisioning, interim and contractor logistics support, long-term sustainment, obsolescence management, training-system development and task-order travel.
05 · Capture Readiness
Map relevant aircraft and mission-system experience, identify engineering and manufacturing gaps, assess teaming needs, and document security readiness. Do not assume a final set-aside, mandatory certification, evaluation factor or submission format before the government issues it.
How Can GDIC Help?
GDI Consulting can help contractors assess MACM II fit, organize relevant aircraft and mission-system experience, identify teaming gaps and build a focused capture plan.
As the acquisition develops, GDIC can support compliance planning, proposal management and writing, and color-team reviews aligned with the released solicitation.
Source basis: Air Force sources-sought notice FA8509-26-R-MACMII, published June 25, 2026, and the supplied opportunity report updated September 24 and printed October 8, 2026. Official notice checked October 17, 2026. Forecasts, follow-on value and final acquisition terms remain unconfirmed. This profile supports capture planning; the government solicitation controls.