SSS_DTMII_MITR_DVR.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis for Data Transfer Module II and MITR DVR Hardware and Support

02 July 2026

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) F-15 Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio is conducting a market assessment to identify potential sources, and companies that are capable of providing the following distinct capabilities:

1. Build-to-print manufacturing and testing for DTM II Removable Memory Modules (DRMM) units.

2. Contractor logistics support and/or depot level maintenance for DRMM units

3. Contractor logistics support and/or depot level maintenance for DTM II Remote Receptacles (DRR)

(Part # 4883-01000-15-101) and Docking Stations (Part # 4883-03000-15-101)

4. Contractor logistics support and/or depot level maintenance for Modular Instrumentation Traffic

Analysis Point Recorder (MITR DVR) (Part #1145-0300-RX)

5. The procurement and delivery of DRRs (Part # 4883-01000-15-101), Docking Stations (Part # 4883-

03000-15-101), and Interface Adapter Kits (IAK) (Part # 4883-03007-15).

6. The procurement and delivery of MITR DVRs (Part #1145-0300-RX)

The USAF is investigating the obtainability of the above. The USAF is not currently investigating alternative solutions or other hardware.

PURPOSE:

This notice is part of Government Market Research, a process for obtaining the latest information on the ‘art of possible’ from industry with respect to their current abilities. All company proprietary information contained in the response shall be separately marked and properly protected from unauthorized disclosure. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted from any one firm to establish the capability and requirements for any future systems acquisition so as to not inadvertently restrict competition. Any material that is not marked proprietary will be considered publicly releasable.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS) ONLY. This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This Sources Sought Synopsis does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The intent of this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition type for the procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to full and open competition, based on response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS; all costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this SSS does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on The Government Point of Entry (https://sam.gov) It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

OBJECTIVES / BACKGROUND:

The primary objective of this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is to identify responsible, qualified sources and interested industry partners capable of meeting the Air Force's requirements for the F-15 E/EX/FMS platforms. The Government is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive manufacturing and procurement services under a robust, established Quality Management System (QMS) and proven, production-ready solutions to provide one or more of the following capabilities:

1. Build-to-print manufacturing and testing for DTM II Removable Memory Modules (DRMM) units.

2. Contractor logistics support and/or depot level maintenance for DRMM units

3. Contractor logistics support and/or depot level maintenance for DTM II Remote Receptacles

(DRR) (Part # 4883-01000-15-101) and Docking Stations (Part # 4883-03000-15-101)

4. Contractor logistics support and/or depot level maintenance for Modular Instrumentation Traffic

Analysis Point Recorder (MITR DVR) (Part #1145-0300-RX)

5. The procurement and delivery of DRRs ((Part # 4883-01000-15-101), Docking Stations (Part #

4883-03000-15-101), and Interface Adapter Kits (IAK) (Part # 4883-03007-15).

6. The procurement and delivery of MITR DVRs (Part #1145-0300-RX)

Additionally, this market research aims to assess industry production throughput capacity and the ability to meet an immediate need for these supplies and services.

OPERATIONAL SCENARIO:

The subject equipment will be installed on the F-15 E/EX/FMS variants aircraft and will replace the legacy equipment. The DTM II system provides an interface between the aircraft and ground station support systems. The DTM II consists of two primary subcomponents: DTM II Remote Receptacle (DRR) and DRMM. The Docking Station is an off aircraft support equipment used to upload mission data to the DRMM. The DRR permanently resides in the cockpit of the aircraft and allows aircrew and maintenance personnel to easily insert and remove DRMMs as appropriate to transfer data to and from the aircraft to meet mission objectives and maintenance actions. DRMMs will be utilized to move data between ground stations and the aircraft. The DRMMs will consist of distinct but physically interchangeable memory modules for both Maintenance and Operational use. The MITR DVR records video and is used for playback and debriefing.

• The Operations DRMM is used to store and transfer mission-related information, which may be classified, between the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) and the aircraft.

• The Maintenance DRMM is used to store and transfer maintenance-related information between the Fully Automated Debrief Station (FADS) and the aircraft.

• The MITR DVR has its own, distinct DRMM for storage and transfer of video data.

REQUIREMENTS:

For any production-ready units, the F-15 Division will require evidence of a robust, established QMS.

The USAF is seeking respondents which can address the requirements listed below:

1. Build-to-Print Manufacturing and Testing for DRMM units

a. The contractor shall be required to build to a Government-provided Technical Data

Package (TDP).

b. BOM Procurement: Complete sourcing and procurement of all parts listed on the

Government-provided BOM for the DRMM units.

c. Custom Fabrication: Manufacturing or sourcing of custom items, including machined parts and bare multi-layer, two-sided PCBs.

d. Circuit Card Assembly (CCA): Procurement and assembly of complex CCA components

(e.g., 0201 component sizes, BGA underfill, conformal coating).

e. Production Acceptance Testing: Execution of acceptance testing upon completion of manufactured units using Government-provided procedures, software, and fixtures.

f. Environmental Stress Screening: Execution of ESS (vibration and thermal testing parameters) to certify unit durability.

2. Contractor Logistics support, Depot Maintenance & Repair for DRMM Units

a. Provision of depot-level maintenance, failure analysis, repair, and post-repair testing for fielded DRMM units.

b. Ability to handle and ship classified data at a minimum security level of Secret.

3. Contractor Logistics support, Depot Maintenance & Repair for DRR and Docking Station

a. Provision of depot-level maintenance, failure analysis, repair, and post-repair testing for fielded DRR and Docking Station units.

b. Ability to handle and ship classified data at a minimum security level of Secret.

c. Companies will need to facilitate without the use of government furnished technical data and computer software.

4. Contractor Logistics support, Depot Maintenance & Repair for MITR DVR

a. Provision of depot-level maintenance, failure analysis, repair, and post-repair testing for fielded MITR DVR units.

b. Ability to handle and ship classified data at a minimum security level of Secret.

c. Companies will need to facilitate without the use of government furnished technical data and computer software.

5. Procurement and Delivery of DRRs, Docking Stations & IAKs

a. The Government requires the procurement and delivery of the DRRs, Docking Stations, and IAKs.

b. Companies will need to facilitate without the use of government furnished technical data and computer software.

c. Vendors will be provided with exact part numbers and brief device descriptions.

6. Procurement and Delivery of MITR DVR.

a. The Government requires the procurement and delivery of the MITR DVR

b. Companies will need to facilitate without the use of government furnished technical data and computer software.

c. Vendors will be provided with exact part numbers and brief device descriptions.

Provide an estimate for the production throughput capacity for the Docking Stations, DRRs, IAKs, MITR DVRs, and various DRMM variants, and describe significant factors that influence the throughput capacity.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS

Interested parties should provide capabilities, qualification statements, and examples that demonstrate their ability to satisfy the requirements detailed in the REQUIREMENTS paragraph of this announcement. The Government recognizes that vendors may not possess all capabilities in-house. An inability to meet every area described in this notice would not necessarily preclude a company from future selection or participation. The Government highly encourages responses from vendors capable of fulfilling any portion of these areas. This market research is vital for determining the final acquisition strategy, including identifying potential prime/subcontractor teaming arrangements. Responses must include the chart below and clearly identify how each requirement will be addressed using the following categories:

• Current In-House Capability: The vendor currently possesses the facility/expertise.

• Future In-House Capability: The vendor has a concrete plan to bring the capability in-house

(provide timeline).

• Third-Party / Subcontractor: The vendor will utilize an established partner, subcontractor, or

OEM (provide details).

• Cannot Meet: The vendor currently cannot meet the requirement.

Contractor logistics support and/or depot level maintenance for …

The procurement and delivery of …

Build-to-print manufacturing and testing for DRMM units

DRMM

units

DRRs and Docking Stations

MITR

DVR

DRRs, Docking Stations, and IAKs

MITR

DVRs

Current In- House Capability

Future In-House Capability

Third-Party / Subcontractor

Cannot Meet

Companies or parties are to submit responses in Adobe Acrobat compatible electronic format. The maximum page limit per response is 12 pages, 8.5” x 11”, including attachments, figures, and/or drawings, and no smaller than size 12 font. Responses must include:

A) Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Industry Point of Contact (POC) for technical and contractual issues to include name, position, telephone number, and e-mail address.

B) A clear matrix categorizing fulfillment (In-House, Future, Third-Party, Cannot Meet) against the previously listed capabilities.

C) Description of the company’s QMS. Strong preference for vendors holding an active AS9100 certification.

D) Build-to-Print Manufacturing and Testing for DRMM units

a. Detailed description of operations for high-complexity CCAs, precision machining, ESS

(vibration/thermal), and production acceptance testing specifically for hardware akin to the DRMM assemblies.

b. Provide expected monthly Line Replaceable Unit throughput quantities under normal operating limits. Identify and quantify any surge capabilities over and above normal operating limit quantities.

c. Brief summaries of recent/relevant contracts involving similar high-complexity build-to-print services and proprietary hardware integration.

d. Approach to sourcing BOM items, managing component obsolescence, and counterfeit electronic part detection/avoidance.

E) Contractor Logistics support, Depot Maintenance & Repair for DRMM, DRR, Docking Station and/or MITR DVR Units

a. Demonstrated successful experience performing root-cause failure analysis, unit repair, and return-to-field testing.

b. Ability to repair units within 90 calendar days or sooner.

F) Procurement and delivery of DRR, Docking station, IAK, and/or MITR DVR

a. Narrative detailing the vendor’s approach to producing or procuring the above items in the event the government cannot provide information beyond part numbers and general physical characteristics.

b. Vendors past performance producing or procuring the above items.

c. Approach to sourcing BOM items, managing component obsolescence, and counterfeit electronic part detection/avoidance.

G) Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are an other than small business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB), 8(a)-certified business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), veteran-owned small business (VOSB), or Historically Underutilized Business Zone small business (HUBZone). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 334418. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. Note that the NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM.

The acquisition strategy has not yet been determined. Market research results will assist the Air Force in determining whether this requirement will be a full and open, a small business set aside, or a sole source acquisition. Note that, if there is sufficient demonstrated interested and capability among small business contractors, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a Small Business Set-Aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If it is determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used.

Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Request that large and small businesses provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value. Please provide supporting rationale for the recommended percentage.

Reponses to this SSS must be submitted no later than Sunday, August 2nd at 5:00 PM EST, and shall be transmitted electronically to Ashton Kiplinger at ashton.kiplinger@us.af.mil.

DISCUSSIONS

The Government may elect to conduct one-on-one discussions with industry based on its analysis of the SSS responses, the quality of submission and the specifications in the information provided. The Government is under no obligation to conduct these sessions. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or questions. Any revision to this SSS based on comments received remains solely at the Government’s discretion. These initiatives may ultimately result in the Government developing and issuing an RFP for respondents. The above information is for information gathering purposes only.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Respondent’s attention is directed to the fact that contractor consultants and advisors to the Government will review and provide support during review and evaluation of submittals. When appropriate, non- Government advisors may be used to objectively review a particular functional area and provide comments and recommendations to the Government. All advisors shall comply with procurement integrity laws and shall sign Non-Disclosure and Rules of Conduct/Conflict of Interest statements. The Government shall take into consideration requirements for avoiding conflicts of interest and ensure advisors comply with safeguarding proprietary data. Submissions in response to this SSS constitute approval to release the submittal to Government Support Contractors.

Per RFO 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997):

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the RFO.

(b) Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Sources Sought Synopsis, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of collecting Government Market Research, a process for obtaining the latest information on the ‘art of possible’ from industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities

Contracting Office :

AFLCMC/WAQ (F-15 Division)

Primary Point of Contact:

Ashton Kiplinger Contracting Officer ashton.kiplinger@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Jack Gorski Program Manager john.gorski.1@us.af.mil mailto:ashton.kiplinger@us.af.mil mailto:john.gorski.1@us.af.mil