F1S0AW6071A001_JA TDLS Software.Signed._Redacted.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI document), dated March 2026, for an acquisition valued at less than $10 million.

The contracting activity is Air Force Tactical Datalink Center (AFTC/PZZF) located at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The requirement is for purchase of a software upgrade and maintenance for Tactical Data Link Studios (TDLS) and related systems. The specific supplies/services required include: (1) P/N AE404226-001, Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS), Quantity 1; (2) P/N AE404226-MAIN, Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) Maintenance, Quantity 1; and (3) P/N AE400378-MAIN, WinIDM Maintenance, Quantity 1. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority, establishing that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Aeronix, Inc.'s proprietary TDLS and WinIDM software is identified as the sole solution capable of meeting the existing legacy system integration needs at Edwards AFB without extensive modifications. Market research confirmed Aeronix is the sole developer with no authorized resellers and no alternative commercial products available. The Air Force previously purchased similar software from Aeronix under contract FA930220P0007. A pre-solicitation notice will be posted on SAM for no more than 15 days to confirm no alternative vendors can meet the requirement.