SAM #FA489026Q0016

Procurement of Tactical Datalink Interoperability Software Solution, Licenses, and Training for Air Combat Command

This opportunity from the Air Combat Command (ACC) of the United States Air Force seeks a commercial software solution for Tactical Datalink (TDL) interoperability, including licenses, training, and technical support. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force (USAF) - Air Combat Command (ACC) - Tactical Data Links and Connectivity Resources Division (ACC A5JR) - Acquisitions Management & Integration Center (AMIC), Knowledge-Based Services Branch (PKAB), Joint Base Langley-Eustis - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solution must be commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) - Products/Services Requested: - 120 user licenses for TDL interoperability software annually - Software updates, maintenance, and critical error patches (biannual releases) - Advanced practitioner training course (in-person, up to 10 students, annually) - Foundational platform user training course (virtual, up to 10 interactive students, unlimited listen-only, annually) - Training and support materials (digital delivery: slides, manuals, databases, guides, tutorials) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Software must support data ingestion, interoperability evaluation, mission thread analysis, and export in open formats - Relational database and analysis toolset for iSMART process - Training must cover advanced and foundational functionalities, including scenario development and issue documentation - Contract includes a base year plus four option years and a 6-month extension option - Firm-fixed price contract - All requirements detailed in the Performance Work Statement - No part numbers or named products; solution must meet detailed technical and functional requirements for TDL data management and interoperability analysis.

Description

Air Combat Command's (ACC) mission requires robust Tactical Datalink (TDL) interoperability to improve mission effectiveness for United States Air Force (USAF), Joint, and coalition forces. To support this mission, the Government requires a modern software solution that serves as a relational database and analysis toolset. This toolset is essential for the iSMART (interoperable Systems Management and Requirements Transformation) process and is used to populate, edit, analyze, and manage TDL message data, platform implementations, and interoperability evaluations.

The Contractor shall provide an existing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solution, including all necessary licenses, updates, training, and technical support. The software shall provide a comprehensive toolset for managing TDL platform specifications, conducting interoperability analysis, and supporting mission planning across the TDL enterprise.  The TDL software solution must meet all requirements as listed in the Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.

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