(U) A6CI ADCS BBP (2025) (Final)_Redacted.pdf

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BACKGROUND BULLET PAPER

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AIR DEFENSE COMMUNICATION SERVICES (ADCS) CONTRACT

PURPOSE

The ADCS contract provides support to the Air Defense Infrastructure (ADI) enterprise, systems, and subsystems. CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) (C1AA) relies on a robust and resilient ADI to ensure the defense of the homeland and protect critical assets. AFNORTH/A6 has Program Management Office (PMO) and information system owner responsibility.

DISCUSSION

- Air Defense Communication Services (ADCS) contract support ADI mission systems and subsystems that consists of the following:

-- ADI – Mission Voice Platform (ADI-MVP)

--- Provides secure and reliable voice communications for critical air defense operations

--- Dedicated Authority to Operate (ATO)

-- ADI – Security Suite of Tools (ADI-SSoT)

--- Delivers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity tools for safeguarding ADI systems from evolving threats.

--- Used by the ADI Cyber Team

--- Currently working Interim Authority to Test (IATT)

-- ADI – CONR Forensic Systems (ADI-CFS)

--- Enables detailed event recreation, analysis to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities within the ADI network.

--- Supports event recreation for Air Operations Center (AOC) and both the Eastern and Western

Air Defense Sector (EADS)(WADS)

--- Dedicated ATO

-- Low Altitude Radio Kit (LARK)

--- Delivers mobile low-altitude radio coverage to support Rotary Wing Air Intercept of low-flying threats during President/Vice President travel, National Special Security Events, Human Space Launch Mission, runway relocations, and other contingencies

- The ADCS Contract enables ADI to provide:

-- End-to-end, single system with contract maintenance provided by General Dynamic Information

Technology (GDIT)

-- 365/24/7 maintenance at CONR AOC, EADS and WADS

-- Alaskan NORAD Region (ANR) (365/24/7) & Pacific ADS (PADS) (1 full time technician)

-- Connection of endpoint CONR radar (48) radio sites (101) to Battle Control Centers (BCC)

-- Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) facility (16) to BCCs (64 packages)

- Contract Breakdown

-- AFNORTH funds and leverages the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization for ADCS Contract Officer support

-- Firm Fixed Price/GSA IT 70 Schedule contract

-- 1 year contract with four option years (OY); currently in OY3

-- Current contract ends 31 March 2027

-- Cost shared contract between ACC and PACAF, 72% vs 28% respectively

--- ACC funds CONR AOC, EADS, and WADS

--- PACAF funds ANR and PADS

- Annual Average Budget from ACC/A6 (PE 12331F)

-- CONR O&M budget is ~$6.6M

--- Pays for 365/24/7 and Tier 1/2 maintenance

--- Task Orders for system changes ~$2M

--- Contract Ceiling $94M

--- Annual system changes

- Due to the number of essential ATOs, AFNORTH funds the following Authorizing Officials (AO) for

Risk Management Framework (RMF) alignment and accreditation

-- Command and Control (C2) AO for ADI-SSoT and the ADI-MVP mission systems

-- Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) AO for ADI-CFS.

- Contract Benefits

-- Leveraging ADCS as a single contract for sustaining the ADI enterprise key benefits

--- Consolidated Support: Streamlines procurement processes facilitating coordinated support for all ADI components

-- Cost Efficiency: Cost savings potential by consolidating purchasing power and reducing administrative overhead

-- Specialized Expertise: Access to vendors with proven experience in maintaining and upgrading critical ADI technologies

-- In progress - Enhanced Cybersecurity: Implementation of consistent cybersecurity standards and practices across the entire ADI enterprise

-- Improved Interoperability: Promotion of seamless information sharing and collaboration between different ADI systems.

CONCLUSION

The ADCS contract serves as a vital mechanism for ensuring the readiness, resilience, and cybersecurity of the C1AA ADI enterprise. By leveraging this contract, C1AA/A6 can effectively sustain the ADI enterprise maintaining its critical role in defending the nation.