Tactical Data Link Interoperability Software
- Client
- Department of Defense · U.S. Air Force
- RFP Number
- SW-118917
- Posted
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- Category
- Software, System and Application
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer requires tactical data link interoperability software that exports data in open, non-proprietary formats including XML, HTML, and Microsoft Excel (CSV and XLSX). The software must feature intuitive export functions for disseminating platform specifications, templates, and analysis results. Additionally, the system needs to support data imports from pre-defined Microsoft Excel formats to transition from legacy systems. It must migrate an entire database of platform specifications in a single action while generating a pre-migration report that details differences and potential impacts. The buyer limits eligibility exclusively to onshore vendors within the USA, and the selected vendor will perform all work offsite. Interested bidders must submit their proposals digitally through email or online. The buyer is currently seeking proposals to determine the budget, but the text provides no specific evaluation criteria or key dates.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Combined+Synopsis+Solicitation+-+ACC+A589+TDL+Interoperability+Software+and+Training+v4.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The United States Air Force is soliciting proposals for commercial off-the-shelf Tactical Datalink (TDL) Interoperability Software, user licenses, maintenance, and training. The software serves as a relational database and analysis toolset for managing TDL platform specifications and conducting interoperability evaluations. The solicitation is unrestricted and open to eligible commercial providers.
- Issued by
- United States Air Force (USAF), Acquisitions Management & Integration Center (AMIC)
- Questions Due
- 4 SEP 2026 at 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Proposals Due
- 10 OCT 2026 @ 13:00 EST
- Proposal Validity Date
- 1 December 2026
- Contract Start (Base Year)
- 1 FEB 2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submit two separate volumes (Volume 1 Technical, Volume 2 Price) via email to [email protected] and [email protected]. Technical volume is limited to 30 pages in PDF or Word format, Times New Roman 10pt font minimum, and 1/2 inch margins.
- Contract term
- Base year (1 FEB 2027 - 31 JAN 2028), four 1-year option periods, and one 6-month option period.
- Set-aside
- No
- Place of performance
- Langley Air Force Base, Virginia (with offsite work allowed)
How proposals are evaluated
| Technical Acceptability | |
| Price |
Scope of work
- 120 TDL software licenses annually
- Commercial software maintenance and updates including patches and bi-annual releases
- Annual advanced practitioner training (in-person) for up to 10 students
- Annual online platform user training for up to 10 interactive students and unlimited listen-only students
- Single-action database migration of legacy platform specifications within a 60-day transition window
- Automated data ingestion and data/issue management capabilities
- Multi-platform interoperability evaluation and mission thread analysis
- Data export and reporting in XML, HTML, CSV, and XLSX formats
Minimum qualifications
- Must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database
- Must offer an existing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solution
- AI-generated software not tested and approved for use on Government networks will not be accepted
Documents to include with the bid
- Volume 1: Technical Proposal (including technical specifications, functional screenshots, workflow diagrams, training plan/syllabus, data migration methodology, maintenance plan, and historical case studies)
- Volume 2: Price Proposal Narrative and cost breakout
- Price Volume Cover Letter/Page (with UEI, CAGE Code, Tax ID, Business Size, POC details, Terms & Conditions, and validity statement)
- Completed Question-Comment Matrix (Attachment 6, if submitting questions)
Verify important details
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