Notice of Contract Action -Aechelon Technology Inc
ID: F1S0AX4348A001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9302 AFTC PZZEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA

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Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

OPERATION TRAINING DEVICES (6930)

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https://sam.gov/opp/515a451b57424d058d8c3a03b9c3739d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force Test Center, intends to issue a sole source contract to Aechelon Technology Inc. for Cyber AI updates critical to the F-35 and F-22 aircraft simulation systems. The procurement aims to ensure that the Nucleus, Workstation, and Nexus software and hardware versions receive necessary cybersecurity updates, which are vital for maintaining operational integrity and compliance with DoD and NIST directives. This specialized support is essential for the Image Generation equipment used in pilot training programs, as it guarantees continuity and security without incurring substantial costs or delays associated with switching to alternative systems. Interested parties may submit feedback or capability statements to the primary contact, Abel Alcantar, at abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact, Adam R. Confer, at adam.confer.2@us.af.mil, within five calendar days of this notice.

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    Abel Alcantar
    abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil
    Adam R. Confer
    adam.confer.2@us.af.mil
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