# Air Force targets December solicitation for Megatron battle network contract The planned contract would have small-business and unrestricted pools, with ordering open to all Department of the Air Force program offices and Department of War agencies. Published 2026-11-03 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/11/03/air-force-targets-december-solicitation-for-megatron-battle-network/ The Department of the Air Force is targeting early to mid-December 2026 for the final request for proposals for its Battle Network “Megatron” contract vehicle.[1] The Nov. 3 update is not a solicitation or promise of award, and schedule timelines remain subject to change.[1] The planned multiple-award contract would have small-business and unrestricted pools.[1] The government is facilitating a voluntary teaming list across large and small businesses, with information to be shared publicly through the notice to support subcontracting and partnering opportunities.[1] Inclusion carries no government endorsement; vendors remain responsible for matchmaking, nondisclosure agreements and organizational conflict-of-interest assessments.[1] The Nov. 3 update posted recorded industry day briefings as controlled attachments on SAM.gov, available to companies after their access requests are approved.[1] Questions on the industry day briefing close Nov. 8 at 2359 EST.[1] ## Why it matters Ordering would be decentralized, allowing all Department of the Air Force program offices and Department of War agencies to place orders through the vehicle.[1] Customers could procure digital architecture, sensor integration, secure processing, connectivity, applications and synthetic environment development.[1] ## Sources 1. SAM.gov special notice: DAF Battle Network "Megatron" MAC IDIQ (FA861227RB001), updated Nov. 3, 2026