Amendment #9: Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (VLF) Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization

Amendment #9 (12 August 2026) for the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) - Extension of Submission Date and Solicitation of Industry Feedback to All Potential Offerors Regarding a Need for an Additional Potential Due Date Extension. This notice is to formally announce the release of Amendment #9 to the Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) for the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver Increment 2 (CVRi2) Modernization effort, effective 12 August 2026. This amendment enacts the following modifications: Proposal Submission Extension: The deadline for proposal submissions has been officially extended to 18 September 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Evaluation: Section 6.1, "Basis of Award," of the FOPR has been updated to detail the Government's intended use of AI tools as part of the proposal evaluation process. Clarification to Industry Questions: The official response to Question #12 within the "Responses to Questions from Industry Spreadsheet" attachment has been revised. Call for Feedback on Submission Timeline: The Government recognizes that these updates may impact proposal development. To ensure all potential offerors have adequate time to prepare a comprehensive and high-quality proposal, the Government is open to considering an additional extension to the submission deadline. Interested parties who determine that more time is required are encouraged to submit a formal request for an extension, along with the potential reasons for the extension, to include technical areas driving the request for additional extension. All such requests must be submitted in writing to both Points of Contact (POCs) no later than Close of Business on 21 August 2026. Please be advised that eligibility for this award remains restricted to AFLCMC/XA IDIQ Category 2 awardees. We look forward to receiving your responses. Amendment #8 (31 July 2026) for the Common Very...