Link-16 Test Architecture Development

The contract seeks to design and establish a comprehensive test architecture for Link-16 development testing, focusing on the configuration of network topology, data flows, and interface gateways that enable seamless communication between command and control systems and shipboard combat systems. The work will involve creating a scalable and reliable test environment that accurately replicates operational conditions to validate Link-16 functionality, interoperability, and performance under real-world constraints. This includes defining how data moves between systems, ensuring proper signal integrity, and establishing gateways that support secure and efficient interaction across different domains. The effort is part of a subcontract under the Missile Defense Agency, with performance required to occur in Moorestown, New Jersey, at zip code 08057. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, and responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The NAICS code 541330 indicates this is a professional, scientific, and technical services contract related to research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The work is critical to advancing the integration of Link-16 into naval combat systems and requires specialized expertise in military communications, network engineering, and system interoperability testing.