TDN Lab Refresh - 0018.pdf

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Request for Information (RFI)

For

Procurement and Implementation of HNAE TDN Lab Refresh

In Support of the

Tactical Communications Group (TCG) & Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) – Request for Information

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

Hanscom AFB, MA

Prepared by:

AFLCMC/HNAE

15 Eglin St.

Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2110

27 JANUARY 2025

Version 1

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1. Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI), as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e).

The Government is issuing this RFI to understand Contractor capability, market availability, technical characteristics, cost, and functionality of Information Technology (IT) tools, applications, or products capable of satisfying the life-cycle’s technical, functional, operational, and/or capabilities described in this RFI.

Any information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. This is not a request for proposal, request for quotation, or invitation for bid, nor does its issuance obligate or restrict the Government to an eventual acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses from this RFI or pay for the preparation of any information submitted or for the use of such information. All information received from this RFI will be used for planning and market research purposes only.

To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified.

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

Responses to the RFI will not be returned.

2. Background

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Tactical Data Networks (TDN) Lab on Hanscom AFB have on-going needs that require us to be flexible and ready to support innovative initiatives on short notice. This software enables review of data captured and viewed on a large viewing area suitable for lab demonstrations, evaluations, and test result outputs. Currently in HNAE we have an older version of the BOSS which requires an upgrade, and the additional system will enable larger evaluations and enhance MAJCOM exercises.

Tactical Communication Group (TCG) Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) operating software: A comprehensive, high-fidelity, standards-based Tactical Data Link (TDL) simulation capability critical for testing and validating TDL platform integrations, and operations. BOSS supports a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) message format, such as Link 22, Link 16, Link 11, VMF, CESMO, Cursor-on-Target, SADL, JREAP-A, JREAP-C, Serial-J, DIS, SIMPLE, AIS, ADS-B, and GPS data links, and protocols.

AFLCMC/HNAE is seeking information on how to best support these capabilities, as described below, most seamlessly integrate with the existing software suite:

TDN Lab Refresh requires software and hardware for test and evaluation of gateway platforms and future communications packages being developed with HNA. Tactical Communications Group (TCG) Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) is the industry’s most complete, reliable, easy-to-use, and cost-effective Tactical Data Links (TDL) testing and platform integration solution on the market that provides support for multiple terminals and interfaces and adheres to industry data link standards.

Advanced simulation and scripting capabilities

Intuitive TDL testing user experience

Ideal for a multitude of applications

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Curtiss-Wright’s TCG BOSS tactical data link testing and platform integration solution allows users to create immersive and realistic simulations, integrating command and control (C2) assets into the test environment.

3. Requirements

Software for original system in TDN Lab: QTY

TCG-IMG: J16.0 Imagery 1 EA

TCG-ADS-B: ADS-B interface 1 EA

TCG-AIS: Automatic Identification System for Surface Tracks

1 EA

TCG-PSG SLB: Product Support Gold w/Reinstatement fee 1 EA

TCG-SADL: Situational Awareness Data Link 1 EA

TCG-SHD: Imaged Spare Hard Drive 1 EA

Additional BOSS 2.0 system for TDN Lab: 1 EA

TCG-2000 SL: BOSS Single Link 16 Capable 1 EA

TCG-DM: Dual Monitor 1 EA

TCG-IMG: J16.0 Imagery 1 EA

TCG-ADS-B: ADS-B interface 1 EA

TCG-AIS: Automatic Identification System for Surface Tracks 1 EA

TCG-SADL: Situational Awareness Data Link

1 EA

TCG-PSG SLB: Product Support Gold 1 EA

TCG-SHD: Imaged Spare Hard Drive 1 EA

4. Requested Information

In order to respond to this RFI, companies must complete Appendix 1 and submit the Appendix prior to the deadline to the point of contact listed below. HNAE is requesting capability statements as to whether your product can satisfy the hardware and software statements listed above. This request for information is voluntary and in no way constitutes contractual obligations from either the vendor, or the U.S.

Government.

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5. Responses

Interested potential sources should provide their responses to this RFI to the Contracting Officer, Capt.

Hutchinson, Alexandra at alexandra.hutchinson.1@us.af.mil, and Contract Specialist Mr. Jonathan Principe at jonathan.principe@us.af.mil no later than 1200 hours Eastern Time, 14 February 2025.

Response should be single-spaced, Times New Roman, 11-point font, with one-inch margins all around, compatible with Microsoft Office Word 2007, and with a total page count not to exceed fifteen (15) pages. Response, including attachments, shall not exceed 10 MB. Each page of your package shall be printable on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Please note that some Email systems may block file types such as .zip or other macro-enabled extensions; respondents should verify receipt.

Any response submitted by respondents to this request constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by military personnel, Government civilians, and DoD contractors. All Government and DoD contractor personnel reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use, and protection from unauthorized disclosure of, proprietary information.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The responses may be forwarded to other Government entities in consideration for applicability to other programs.

This RFI is issued solely for information purposes. It does not constitute a RFP, RFQ, or IFB or a promise to issue an RFP, RFQ, or IFB in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service in any manner.

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. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

6. Questions

All technical questions regarding this RFI should be submitted no later than 1200 hours Eastern Time, 6 February 2025 by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Capt. Hutchinson, Alexandra at alexandra.hutchinson.1@us.af.mil, and Contract Specialist Mr. Jonathan Principe at jonathan.principe@us.af.mil.

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APPENDIX 1: Company Information

(Additional pages may be used if necessary)

1. Company Information

Company name:

Company address:

Company NAICS:

Contact name (POC):

POC email:

POC phone(s):

Company website:

Small Business Status:

A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned:

A list of all Enterprise Level IDIQ contracts or other contract vehicles you have participated in, or currently participating in, along with your level of participation (e.g., Prime, Subcontractor, etc.)