C-17 Data Recorder
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA8526-24-R-DR
- Agency
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AFLCMC Robins AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is seeking potential sources to develop and modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) databus recorder system for the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The primary objective is to identify contractors capable of creating a hardware solution that can capture data across all aircraft data buses and fuel quantity computers while complying with current Air Force cybersecurity standards. Technical requirements include recording data from 9 MIL-STD-1553 dual-channel buses, 8 ARINC 429 buses, and 2 EIA-422 buses simultaneously, with 100% data capture and storage capacity of 4TB or 1,000 flight hours. The government will evaluate potential sources based on their expertise in aircraft sustainment, IDIQ contract management, and integration support. Key dates include an industry day scheduled for January 21-22, 2025, and a response deadline of October 30, 2024, for the Request for Information (RFI).
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. The procurement will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an initial base order of 12 Procurement Replaceable Units (PRUs) and a potential total procurement of 253 LRUs and 693 solid-state drive cards spanning fiscal years 2026-2030. The system must meet stringent technical specifications, including operating in temperatures from -54°C to +71°C, weighing no more than 13 pounds, and fitting within ARINC 404A ATR case dimensions. The contract is expected to be competitively solicited under solicitation number FA8526-24-R-DR, with potential contractors required to demonstrate expertise in avionics, data recording systems, and aerospace engineering. The government has emphasized that participation in the sources sought synopsis does not guarantee future solicitation or contract awards, and will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with the process.
Notice text
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Update #9 · Latest ·
***08 April 2025- Three new attachments added to assist with below ( DBRS SRD_RFI, DRAFT DBRD SOW v3.3, SRD Key Requirements_ RFI)
***09 April 2025: Updating to add clarification to question 5 below.
Purpose
Associated with sources sought FA8526-24R-DR The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a follow-up SSS to request industry feedback on the C-17 databus recorder system requirements and statement of work and associated data deliverables. The anticipated acquisition strategy is to award a single indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to produce test units and provide support during testing performed by C-17 Integrator. After successfully test, the USAF will have 4 years of production pricing with an estimated total quantity of 241 databus systems. There will be associated spare Solid State Drives (SSD), read adapters, and data deliverables as required.
Due to risk, the USAF is looking to include reserve pool of unsuccessful but technically compliant offerors in case of test failure. This pool will be requested will hold their technical proposal for a period estimated to be less than 18 months but allow for updating to pricing in a short period. If the pool is needed, a request for updated pricing will be requested as which time offeror may elect to withdraw their proposal if unable to provide the same technical solution. The USAF will perform a best value analysis as described in the original RFP and amendments.
RFI
- Provide comments or questions on any requirement (SRD and SOW) which would require modification to existing databus recorder system. Describe what modifications will need to be made to existing databus recorder.
- Please identify any requirement (technical or programmatic) that would be difficult to meet.
- Provide any comments or questions on data deliverable requirements located within the statement of work (SOW) paragraph 4.2.3.
- Provide ability to execute requirement concerning PDR and CDR support and drawing submission SOW para 4.1.1.
- What is your best estimate of production lead time for 12 initial units for testing? Note, the first twelve (12) units will need to meet all SRD requirements listed in attachment named “DBRS SRD_RFI”
- What is your quarterly production rate for your databus system?
Instructions
- Respondents must provide their responses no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 21 April 2025.
- Responses should be submitted as follows:
- Electronic responses: Submit responses to the following e-mail addresses:
- PCO: Robert.rollins.2@us.af.mil
- PCO: Leon.Castellano@us.af.mil
- Buyer: Jasmine.Jordan.4@us.af.mil
- Buyer: Bobby.Mitchell.8@us.af.mil
- PM: Dmorea.Wicks.1@us.af.mil
- Electronic responses: Submit responses to the following e-mail addresses:
***07 March 2025- Questions and answers from Industry Day have been added.
***19 December 2024- Updated spreadsheet has been added. Subfacotrs have been removed and relative importance has been indicated next to each requirement.
***18 December 2024- Industry Day RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is issuing an RFI to host a virtual industry day via Teams for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR. The industry day will be 21-22 January 2025.
*** 21 October 2024- Technical Subfactors RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to technical evaluation subfactors feasibility a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
*** 03 September 2024 - WARRANTY RFI Attachment - The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to commercial warranties terms and conditions available for a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
A response for the warranty RFI is required by 11 September 2024.
27 Feburary 2024
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Update #8 ·
***08 April 2025- Three new attachments added to assist with below ( DBRS SRD_RFI, DRAFT DBRD SOW v3.3, SRD Key Requirements_ RFI)
Purpose
Associated with sources sought FA8526-24R-DR The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a follow-up SSS to request industry feedback on the C-17 databus recorder system requirements and statement of work and associated data deliverables. The anticipated acquisition strategy is to award a single indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to produce test units and provide support during testing performed by C-17 Integrator. After successfully test, the USAF will have 4 years of production pricing with an estimated total quantity of 241 databus systems. There will be associated spare Solid State Drives (SSD), read adapters, and data deliverables as required.
Due to risk, the USAF is looking to include reserve pool of unsuccessful but technically compliant offerors in case of test failure. This pool will be requested will hold their technical proposal for a period estimated to be less than 18 months but allow for updating to pricing in a short period. If the pool is needed, a request for updated pricing will be requested as which time offeror may elect to withdraw their proposal if unable to provide the same technical solution. The USAF will perform a best value analysis as described in the original RFP and amendments.
RFI
- Provide comments or questions on any requirement (SRD and SOW) which would require modification to existing databus recorder system. Describe what modifications will need to be made to existing databus recorder.
- Please identify any requirement (technical or programmatic) that would be difficult to meet.
- Provide any comments or questions on data deliverable requirements located within the statement of work (SOW) paragraph 4.2.3.
- Provide ability to execute requirement concerning PDR and CDR support and drawing submission SOW para 4.1.1.
- What is your best estimate of production lead time for 12 initial units for testing?
- What is your quarterly production rate for your databus system?
Instructions
- Respondents must provide their responses no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 21 April 2025.
- Responses should be submitted as follows:
- Electronic responses: Submit responses to the following e-mail addresses:
- PCO: Robert.rollins.2@us.af.mil
- PCO: Leon.Castellano@us.af.mil
- Buyer: Jasmine.Jordan.4@us.af.mil
- Buyer: Bobby.Mitchell.8@us.af.mil
- PM: Dmorea.Wicks.1@us.af.mil
- Electronic responses: Submit responses to the following e-mail addresses:
***07 March 2025- Questions and answers from Industry Day have been added.
***19 December 2024- Updated spreadsheet has been added. Subfacotrs have been removed and relative importance has been indicated next to each requirement.
***18 December 2024- Industry Day RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is issuing an RFI to host a virtual industry day via Teams for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR. The industry day will be 21-22 January 2025.
*** 21 October 2024- Technical Subfactors RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to technical evaluation subfactors feasibility a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
*** 03 September 2024 - WARRANTY RFI Attachment - The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to commercial warranties terms and conditions available for a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
A response for the warranty RFI is required by 11 September 2024.
27 Feburary 2024
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Update #7 ·
***07 March 2025- Questions and answers from Industry Day have been added.
***19 December 2024- Updated spreadsheet has been added. Subfacotrs have been removed and relative importance has been indicated next to each requirement.
***18 December 2024- Industry Day RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is issuing an RFI to host a virtual industry day via Teams for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR. The industry day will be 21-22 January 2025.
*** 21 October 2024- Technical Subfactors RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to technical evaluation subfactors feasibility a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
*** 03 September 2024 - WARRANTY RFI Attachment - The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to commercial warranties terms and conditions available for a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
A response for the warranty RFI is required by 11 September 2024.
27 Feburary 2024
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Update #6 ·
***19 December 2024- Updated spreadsheet has been added. Subfacotrs have been removed and relative importance has been indicated next to each requirement.
***18 December 2024- Industry Day RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is issuing an RFI to host a virtual industry day via Teams for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR. The industry day will be 21-22 January 2025.
*** 21 October 2024- Technical Subfactors RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to technical evaluation subfactors feasibility a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
*** 03 September 2024 - WARRANTY RFI Attachment - The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to commercial warranties terms and conditions available for a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
A response for the warranty RFI is required by 11 September 2024.
27 Feburary 2024
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Update #5 ·
***18 December 2024- Industry Day RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is issuing an RFI to host a virtual industry day via Teams for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR. The industry day will be 21-22 January 2025.
*** 21 October 2024- Technical Subfactors RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to technical evaluation subfactors feasibility a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
*** 03 September 2024 - WARRANTY RFI Attachment - The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to commercial warranties terms and conditions available for a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
A response for the warranty RFI is required by 11 September 2024.
27 Feburary 2024
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Update #4 ·
*** 21 October 2024- Technical Subfactors RFI- The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to technical evaluation subfactors feasibility a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
*** 03 September 2024 - WARRANTY RFI Attachment - The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to commercial warranties terms and conditions available for a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
A response for the warranty RFI is required by 11 September 2024.
27 Feburary 2024
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Update #3 ·
*** 03 September 2024 - WARRANTY RFI Attachment - The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to commercial warranties terms and conditions available for a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
A response for the warranty RFI is required by 11 September 2024.
27 Feburary 2024
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Update #2 ·
*** 03 September 2024 - WARRANTY RFI - The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a RFI to commercial warranties terms and conditions available for a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a Databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft under sources sought FA8526-24R-DR.
27 Feburary 2024
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Update #1 ·
The C-17A Globemaster III Program Office (AFCMC/WLM) is conducting a SSS to identify potential sources to develop and/or modify a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) capable of serving as a databus recorder system for the C-17 aircraft.
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development, qualification, and production of the C-17 Databus Recorder (DR) effort. Industry is encouraged to review technical requirements for the DR expected to be competitively solicited. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this effort has not been determined. Contractors or institutions responding to this SSS are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with participation in this SSS.
The C-17 Program Office has a requirement for a system that is capable of capturing all data that is present across all data buses and fuel quantity computers of the C-17 aircraft. The contractor/institution shall provide a form, fit, function LRU hardware solution designed to be in compliance with current Air Force cybersecurity standards.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT DBRS SOW v3.3.docx | DOCX document | |
| DBRS SRD_RFI.docx | DOCX document | |
| SRD Key Requirements_RFI.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Vendor Questions- Industry Day Answered 6 Mar 25.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Required Technical -Value Added Elements Combined 12.19.24.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Industry Day RFI.pdf | ||
| Required Technical -Value Added Elements-Subfactors 1 and 2 Combined 12.17.24.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFI Technical Subfactors.docx | DOCX document | |
| Technical Subfactor RFI submission form 21 Oct.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Warranty RFI.docx | DOCX document | |
| C-17 DR SSS 27 Feb 24 FINAL to Post.docx | DOCX document |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C-17 Data Recorder | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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