FINAL RFI AFTT TRS on JTT-NG Development_.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

Development, Procurement, Integration and Fielding Support for Joint Tactical Terminals Next Generation (JTT-NG) and Affiliated Systems in Support of the Air Force, its Partners and Allies for the Integrated Broadcast Service

I. NOTICE: This is not a request for proposal. This notice is for information and planning purposes only.

In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in providing the capabilities to meet the requirements of the Government. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.

Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the ed that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. To the maximum extent possible, please submit nonproprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be handled accordingly and protected from disclosure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified. Please note, currently no solicitation is available. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued.

Please be aware that all unclassified information submitted in response to this request, whether written, oral, electronic, graphic, or any other medium, may be subject to disclosure upon receipt of a proper Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from any person. A response to this RFI constitutes an acknowledgement that you are interested and may submit a proposal against any prospective solicitation. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

Any submissions in response to this RFI constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractor employees, and Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) contractor employees supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Command, Control, Communications & Battle Management (C3BM) Directorate, Aerial Networks Division (C3N), Gateway/Tactical Data Link Branch (C3NG) unless the respondent clearly objects in writing to the release of this information to FFRDC or A&AS contractor

Government and Department of Defense (DoD) contractor personnel reviewing RFI responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information.

II. BACKGROUND: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Aerial Networks Division, Tactical Datalinks and Gateways Branch (AFLCMC/C3NG) Integrated Broadcast Service Air Force Tactical Terminals (IBS-AFTT) program on Hanscom AFB is conducting market research to identify sources with the expertise, facilities, and personnel to support lifecycle needs. Lifecycle needs include but are not limited to:

1. Design, development, and integration of a hardware and/or software interface between Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) software, and/or multiple platform Onboard Flight Processors (OFPs)

2. Development, Test, and Certification of New Capabilities

3. Supportability Planning

4. Certification and Cybersecurity Support

5. Procurement

6. Fielding Support

7. Platform Integration Support

8. Training Support

9. Repair Support

10. Fly-out Support

11. Troubleshooting and Deficiency Management Support

12. Tech Manuals development and refinement

13. Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T)

14. Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) evaluation and mitigation

15. Support Equipment development, procurement and support

(NIWC- software Next Generation (JTT-NG) terminal. The Air Force seeks information on vendor capability to execute all above activities accounting for defense exportability features so that any produced items or above referenced activities may be suitable for foreign military sales.

Data submission requirements: The Government requests that interested vendors provide the following documentation up to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in a vendor selected format Not Later Than (NLT) 24 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT via e-mail to the Contracting Specialist, Chhunheng Phay chhunheng.phay@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Capt Charles Catungal,charles.catungal.1@us.af.mil.

The target date for submitting questions is 14 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Questions received after the target date may not be answered. The Government, to the extent it determines practicable, will respond to questions from vendors. The Government requests that interested and qualified vendors provide the following:

Part 1 Technical Capability and Experience:

1. General IBS and JTT-NG Knowledge

2. Security and Cryptographic Integration

3. Qualifications in writing an API for an Air Force Tactical Radio

Part 2 Development Process:

1. Development Methodology

a. Describe your Agile Software Development process and your approach to configuration management, source code control, and quality assurance

2. Test and Integration

a. Describe your lab capabilities and test environment

3. Data Rights

a. Describe your understanding and approach to Government Purpose Rights (GPR) and other intellectual property considerations in the context of a DoD software development project

4. Past Performance

a. Past Performance: Provide at least two (2) examples of projects from the last five years that are directly relevant to this RFI. For each, provide:

b. The Government customer and contract number

c. A summary of the work performed, highlighting its relevance to IBS, TRS, and/or

JTT-NG

d. A customer point of contact who can verify the information

5. Remainder of Identified Activities

a. Describe your capabilities associated with the remainder of above activities listed in

Background

Part 3 Lifecycle Management Considerations:

1. Productions & Procurement of JTT-NG Terminals

a. Describe your company's proposed approach for production and procurement.

2. Fielding Support for the JTT-NG

a. Describe your company's proposed approach for providing fielding support. Please detail your process for conducting site surveys, performing installation and integration with existing platforms, and providing on-site initial operational support

3. Supportability Planning for the JTT-NG

a. Describe your company's proposed supportability planning strategy for JTT-NG.

Please detail your capabilities to conduct key analyses and generate relevant documentation, including but not limited to, Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Analysis, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and your methodology for provisioning

4. Training Support for the JTT-NG

a. Describe your capability to develop and provide operator and maintenance training courses for USAF personnel at both the O-Level and D-Level (or manual docs)

5. On-Site Technical Support & Field Service Representatives (FSRs)

a. Describe your company's proposed approach to providing FSR support, which refers to the deployment of rapid-response technical teams to provide on-site support for testing, training, or resolving urgent operational issues

6. Troubleshooting and Deficiency Management Support

a. Describe your company's proposed process for providing troubleshooting and deficiency management support.

7. Tech Manuals

a. Describe your approach to providing a comprehensive TDP in accordance with MIL- STD-31000/ 38784 for all hardware and software. Detail what level of data (drawings, schematics, source code, etc.) you would be willing to provide and at what rights level

8. Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T)

a. Describe your proposed packaging approach. The solution must provide a reusable container for each Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) in accordance with MIL-STD-2073.

The container must be suitable for long-term storage in a depot environment and be durable enough for repeated global shipments

9. DMSMS & SCRM Procedures

a. Describe your comprehensive DMSMS and obsolescence management program.

Detail your process for proactively monitoring component lifecycles, identifying at-risk parts, and proposing suitable form, fit, and function replacements

b. Explain how your SCRM program ensures supply chain integrity during procurement & DMSMS process.

Part 4 Security Clearances:

1. Facility Clearance: What is your company's current Facility Clearance Level (FCL), classified storage capabilities, and network capabilities

Part 5 Corporate Information:

1. If your company cannot fulfill the entire scope of this effort, please identify the specific tasks or areas of expertise you are qualified to perform. Be specific about the capabilities you can provide.

Include any subcontractors or suppliers that may be required to support this effort

2. Identify the names of company contracting personnel (including phone number and e-mail address) who may participate in discussions with the Government

3. Physical Address and Performance Address

4. Web Page URL

5. CAGE Code

6. DUNS Number

7. DCSA Authority Office (if known)

8. Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (small business standard is less than 1,250 employees)

9. Small Business Classification (if any)

10. Identify any Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract vehicles or Blanket

Purchase Agreements (BPA) the company is on

The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources responding to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for bids and proposals and is not to be

RFI,

your response will be treated as information only. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No solicitation regarding this announcement is available. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this RFI and submittals will not be returned to the sender. A response to this RFI constitutes an acknowledgement that you are interested and possibly submit a proposal against any prospective solicitation.

Primary Points of Contact: Contracting Office Address Chhunheng Phay 5 Eglin Street, Building 1624 Contracting Specialist Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts 01730

AFLCMC/C3NK

E-mail: chhunheng.phay@us.af.mil