Opportunity
SAM #FA852526RB012
USAF Procurement of APX-119 IFF Transponder Software Licenses and Support for C-5M Fleet
Buyer
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Aircraft Directorate
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
FA852526RB012
NAICS
334511, 541512, 541511, 334220, 336419
The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Mobility Aircraft office at Robins Air Force Base, is seeking sources for APX-119 Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder software licenses and related support for the C-5M Super Galaxy fleet. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) - Office: AFLCMC/WLS, Robins AFB, GA - Products/Services Requested: - 60 software licenses for the APX-119 IFF Transponder (L.4 executable software) - For use on C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and support laboratories - Includes installation packages, release notes, version descriptions, configuration records, test reports, cybersecurity artifacts (SBOM/Vulnerability Scans), and user manuals - Delivery of software and documentation on physical media - Technical support during the Government acceptance period to resolve software defects and configuration issues - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Software must be compliant with Technical Standard Order (TSO) standards - Delivery required within 60 days of contract award (or as approved by the C-5M Program Manager) - Cybersecurity deliverables (SBOM, vulnerability scans) are required - Support for defect resolution during integration and operational laboratory testing - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The opportunity is focused on enabling and maintaining critical IFF and TCAS capabilities for the C-5M fleet
Description
Enable the existing Traffic Colllision Avoidance System (TCAS) capabilities while selectively inhibiting position reporting syetms. This will come through the software licenses we are purchasing.
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