RFI MFLITE_update July 3 2025.docx

Request for Information Engineering Services for MIDS-JTRS Field Level Intermediate Trouble Shooting Equipment (MFLITE)

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 interested parties’ expense. Respondents are advised 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. Funds are not currently available for this effort.

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), Cyber & Networks Directorate (C3), Aerial Networks Division (C3N) unless the respondent clearly objects in writing to the release of this information to FFRDC or A&AS contractor employees supporting AFLCMC/C3N in a cover letter accompanying the respondent’s submission. All 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 MIDS-JTRS Field Level Intermediate Trouble-shooting Equipment (MFLITE) kit is a data collection and trend analysis tool for the initial fielding of the MIDS-JTRS terminal. The kit provides a screening station to determine the serviceability of the terminal, which will reduce aircraft downtime, save labor hours and operational funds. MFLITE has the capabilities to perform relevant maintenance activities that may include, but are not limited to, verification of hardware or software configurations, statuses, and boot sequences, and security and recovery protocol at all appropriate levels.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/C3N) is seeking qualified and interested vendors to both self-identify and verify their specific expert qualification and technical experiences that qualify them for the PMO’s effort to: develop the MFLITE engineering design and technical data package (TDP), culminating in the production of a Technical Manual for use by the aircraft radio maintainer. In a later phase of the Program, the contractor may be selected to perform the follow-on effort of building and fielding the kits. Once fielded, the Contractor will follow a logistics sustainment plan for addressing life-cycle management of hardware components.

The anticipated scope of this effort includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Phase I - Write Technical Data Package; 1.1. Collect and analyze all relevant data to develop the technical data package.1.2. Define the scope and structure of the technical documentation.1.3. Draft initial versions of technical documents, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.1.4. Conduct peer reviews and validate the technical accuracy of drafted documents.1.5. Integrate feedback from reviews and finalize the technical data package.1.6. Maintain version control and update technical data as necessary.

1. Phase I - Write Technical Manual; 2.1. Outline the content and format of the Technical Manual in conformity with MIL-STD requirements.2.2. Author detailed maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.2.3. Create visual aids such as diagrams, illustrations, and flowcharts.2.4. Conduct usability testing and gather input from field users.2.5. Incorporate review comments and perform final edits.2.6. Format the manual for both print and electronic distribution.2.7. Ensure compliance with documentation and publication standards.

1. Phase II - Assemble Hardware and Install Government Furnished Software; 3.1. Procure all necessary components and subassemblies.3.2. Conduct a thorough quality inspection of procured parts.3.3. Assemble hardware components according to the design specifications.3.4. Install GFE software in accordance with USG installation instructions. 3.5. Perform functionality tests and verify operational compliance.3.6. Document assembly procedures and quality controls.3.7. Package and prepare hardware kits for deployment.3.8. Coordinate with logistics for the scheduling and transportation of hardware kits to field locations, to include foreign destinations.

1. Phase II - Sustain Hardware Components; 4.1. Develop and implement a logistics sustainment plan, and if awarded, reviewed and approved by DCMA, for hardware lifecycle management. The logistics sustainment plan will reference US Government developed and sustained software as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) 4.2. Conduct supply chain risk management analysis and retain documentation for all components in kit.4.3. For hardware components develop an obsolescence plan and level of repair analysis (LORA).

III. DATA SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. The Government can provide some MFLITE data regarding this requirement and it is available to interested vendors upon request. All businesses interested in receiving the data should complete the attached documentation via email to dannie.wu@us.af.mil and levi.cooper.3@us.af.mil no later than (NLT) 1600 EST, 8 July 2025. To receive the data, the interested business must be a U.S company with an active US CAGE Code and possess, at a minimum, a Secret facility clearance. Companies will need to designate two (2) individuals to receive the data. The designed individuals will need to sign both attachments to this Sources Sought. Companies will also need to simultaneously send a visit request (VR), for a period of 90 days after Sources Sought notice, to AFLCMC/C3NG via Defense Information for Security (DISS), antonio.smith.26@us.af.mil, (781) 225-5632. Document requests that are missing required information, or signature will be returned without action. Once the submitted Document Registration and Disclaimer form, individual Non-Disclosure Agreements and visit requests are received and approved, the Data will be provided via encrypted email through department of Defense (DoD) Safe Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) Website.

2. The Government requests that interested vendors provide the following documentation in a vendor selected format No Later Than (NLT) 23 July 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT via e-mail to the Contracting Officer and contract specialist, Capt Levi P. Cooper at levi.cooper.3@us.af.mil and Dannie Wu at dannie.wu@us.af.mil. The Target Date for submitting questions, and to request controlled unclassified information regarding the project scope, is 3 July 2025 at 12:00 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. Any question submitted to the Government will be posted along with the Government’s response and available for review by all potential vendors no later than 11 July at 3:00PM EDT.

The Government requests that interested and qualified vendors provide the following:

(1) A Statement of Interest (SOI) in the subject effort addressing the specific area listed below.

a. Company Profile: Overview of your company. Provide relevant past performance examples, particularly with similar radio trouble shooting software.

b. Technical Approach: Describe your proposed technical approach. Include details on your development process, testing methodology, and quality assurance procedures, addressing all four (4) areas of scope identified above.

c. Schedule: Provide a realistic schedule for completing all aspects of the project, including milestones and key deliverables.

d. Resources: Identify the key personnel and resources that will be allocated to this project.

(2) 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.

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

(4) Physical Address and Performance Address, including the Physical and Performance addresses of subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates and key subcontractors

(5) Web Page URL

(6) CAGE Code

(7) DUNS Number

(8) DSS Authority Office (if known)

(9) Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330 - Engineering Services (small business standard is less than $25.5M)

(10) Small Business Classification (if any)

(11) Affirmation that the Respondent complies with the following FAR/DFAR requirements: DFARS 252.246-7007; 52.204-21(a), (b)(1)(xii) -(xv), (b)(2); 52.204-23; 52.204-25; 52.204-28(b); 52.204-30; and 52.239-1.

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 construed as a commitment by the Government. Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, 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. Interested parties may receive sensitive USG information containing more specific information regarding the scope of the effort.