Tactical Data Link Systems Support 2015-2020

The Tactical Data Link Systems Support 2015-2020 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was awarded by the Department of the Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) to support critical communications and intelligence infrastructure. The contract encompasses comprehensive engineering, software development, testing, and support services for multiple tactical data link programs of record, including Airborne Tactical Data Systems, Ballistic Missile Defense, Joint Tactical Radio System, and various command and control processor systems. These services are designed to enhance naval communications, tactical data integration, and interoperability across naval, joint, and allied platforms.

The contract vehicle has been primarily utilized by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and Tactical Engineering & Analysis (TEA), with delivery orders typically ranging from $300,000 to $7 million and durations of approximately 1-2 years. Most task orders are cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements issued by the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, with performance predominantly occurring in San Diego, California. None of the delivery orders utilized small business set-aside designations, indicating these were full and open competition awards. The task orders consistently focus on technical services including software engineering, system integration, test and evaluation, configuration management, and support for advanced tactical data link systems critical to Navy communications and intelligence programs.