Request_for_Information_(RFI)_-_C-17_RTIC_.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER (AFMC)

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MASSACHUSETTS

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

C-17 Real Time Information in the Cockpit (RTIC)

The Government is requesting information on industry capability to field RTIC on C-17s. The effort will include purchasing equipment, integration of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) components, creating and/or updating technical data packages, and aircraft installation.

The total C-17 RTIC system is based on the C-130H RTIC solution and the C-130J/C-17 Dynamic Retasking Capability (DRC) system solution. The C-17 RTIC system is comprised of a pilot and copilot display and mount assembly, on-A/C installed RTIC components, existing and host A/C systems, both line of sight and beyond line of sight data-link radios, a processor/computer/server that connects and coordinates the communication between the displays and radios, all of which work together to provide required operational performance. A/C installed RTIC components include RTIC LRUs/SRUs, and all associated wiring, fixtures, connectors and other components necessary to integrate RTIC into the C-17 as a permanently installed system.

The C-17 RTIC system is grouped into two kits, the A-kit and the B-kit. The A-kit will include: antennas for SATCOM and SADL, display mount assemblies, LRU/SRU equipment rack and all applicable wiring. The B-kit shall include: MIL SATCOM Transceiver, High Power Amplifier, Low Noise Amplifier/Triplexer, Situational Awareness Data Link Terminal, Cockpit Mounted Displays, Expansion Module Unit, Data Link Processor, and all required wiring, filters, switches, power adaptors, etc. The mission software will be the government owned Tactical Airlift Mission Software Suite (TAMSS). The system shall allow for growth and development, including technical refreshes of existing equipment, and the addition of new equipment. The system will use non-developmental and off-the-shelf hardware, and currently fielded communication waveforms.

Table 1: Suggested C-17 RTIC LRU/SRUs

Responsible sources with recent (in the past 10 years) experience in integrating and/or installing tactical data links, command and control (C2) systems and other military equipment on to airborne platforms are requested to respond.

NOTE: This synopsis is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Its issuance does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach.

OBJECTIVES:

The Government requests the following information from vendors:

1. Provide information on past experience (past 10 years) with integrating and/or installing tactical data links, command and control (C2) systems, and other military equipment on airborne platforms. Include contract number(s) if applicable.

2. Provide information on past experience (past 10 years) creating a technical data package for the Government. Include contract number(s) if applicable.

3. Provide information on past experience (past 10 years) procuring equipment for the Government. Include contract number(s) if applicable.

4. Provide information on equipment that would be suitable replacements for suggested C-17 RTIC LRU/SRUs (Table 1) that provide equivalent capability.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO RFI:

NOTE: This synopsis is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Quote (RFQ). Its issuance does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach.

THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE AIR FORCE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT.

1. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government shall not pay for the information solicited or recognize any costs associated with the submission of responses. The purpose of the synopsis is to provide an opportunity for industry to enhance the success of any future procurement for these products. Any information obtained as a result of this synopsis is intended to be used by the Government on a non-attribution basis for program planning and acquisition strategy development. By submitting information in response to this synopsis, submitters consent to the release and dissemination of submitted information to any Government or non-Government entity to which the AFLCMC releases and disseminates the information for review. As such, to the extent that any information submitted in response to this synopsis is marked as, or construed to be proprietary or business-sensitive, submitters are hereby notified (a) about the potentiality that such information submitted may be disclosed to MITRE Corporation and Air Force A&AS contractors, and (b) that submission of information in response to this synopsis constitutes consent to such handling and disclosure of submitted information. This synopsis is being used to obtain information for planning purposes only and the Government does not presently intend to award a contract at this time. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

2. The following offeror information must be provided:

a. Company Name

b. CAGE code and DUNS number

c. Address

d. Telephone Number

e. Fax Number

f. Email Address

g. Point of Contact for further clarification or questions

3. Interested parties must submit a response that is brief, concise, yet clearly addresses each of the objectives stated above. The response shall clearly present evidence the interested party is fully capable of providing the required service, and as such, may contain any information that the interested party feels is relevant.

4. Responses can be submitted via e-mail and shall not exceed eight (8) one-sided, single-spaced pages, 12 point font (Times New Roman) typed with at least 1” margins. Each page shall be printable on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Cover, tab dividers, title pages, glossaries and table of contents are not required. Please note: Emails containing file types such as: .zip, .xlsx, .docx, or other macro-enabled extensions, may not be delivered to the intended recipients. E-mail responses can be sent to Ms. Danielle Casoli, danielle.casoli@us.af.mil.

5. Please submit your response no later than 8 May 2017 NLT 1700EST.

6. If further information/clarification is needed, please contact Ms. Danielle Casoli, danielle.casoli@us.af.mil, Contract Specialist at DSN 845-5894, Commercial (781) 225-5894, danielle.casoli@us.af.mil or Mr. Michael Berard, michael.berard.3@us.af.mil, Contracting Officer, at DSN 845-4096.

Contracting Office Address:

5 Eglin St Hanscom AFB, MA, 01731 United States

Place of Performance:

TBD

United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Danielle Casoli, Contract Specialist Danielle.casoli@us.af.mil Phone: 781-225-5894

Secondary Point of Contact:

Michael Berard, Contracting Officer Michael.berard.3@us.af.mil Phone: 781-225-4096 image1.png