Computer Hardware & Software Engineering

The 325th Contracting Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida is seeking potential sources capable of providing the a technical solution for the requirement described herein. The 81st Range Control Squadron needs a computer system, software suite, or combination of system and software solution to control a remotely, located Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminal 2 ( LVT 2) Link-16 terminal and integrate Link-16 capabilities using the MIDS LVT 2 terminal into the existing Range Control System (RCS). The system is to be used as a front-end processor to ease the implementation of Tactical Data Links (Link-16) capability into the RCS. The solution must provide the implementation of the Link Rules (MIL-STD 6016C/3011C) for Data Management (e.g., Conflicts, Differences, Data Correlation and Reporting Responsibility) for Link- 16 messages sent to and from the RCS. Solution must have a configurable front-end process with the ability to interface with the RCS through an IP or TCP/IP protocol. The front-end process must provide the capability (message traffic format) to accept and processes Link-16 messages between the RCS and MIDS LVT2 through the IP connection. System can be Microsoft Windows or Solaris based. However, solaris is preferred. The proposed solution can use existing Joint Range Extension (JRE) equipment (2 JRE version 5 systems) or be a standalone connection between the RCS and the MIDS LVT2. Company must be willing to share technical data (Interface Control Documents) and have frank and open technical interface meetings and data exchange with current O&M contractor (third party contractor) and the preceeding O&M contractor. Both contractor will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. System integration will be made in the government owned RCS software. Please note that this synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their abilities to meet the requirements. Firms responding to this synopsis must identify their company's capabilities to perform the requirements described herein, reference the synopsis number and indicate whether or not that they are a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1. The NAICS code is 541330. The Small Business size standard is $4.5 million. The information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this sources sought synopsis, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. All responses may be sent via e-mail to leslie.richardson@tyndall.af.mil or mailed to 325 Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Ave, Suite 5, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526. Attention: Brian Stricker/Leslie Richardson. Fax Number: (850) 283-8491. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due by 23 June 2008, 1700C.S.T.