TRAX Software
ID: FA229125F000X19Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2291 AFLCMC HNAKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7C20)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from qualified contractors regarding the procurement and implementation of an upgrade for the TRAX software used in the HNAE Tactical Data Networks (TDN) Lab. The primary objectives of this Request for Information (RFI) include enhancing interoperability among tactical gateways, facilitating efficient data exchange, and improving situational awareness through AI-enabled data models, all of which are critical for current and future HNA/HNAE projects. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capability statements by February 14, 2025, and must adhere to the specified formatting guidelines; questions regarding the RFI should be submitted by February 6, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Alexandra Hutchinson or Jonathan Principe via their respective emails.

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    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the procurement and implementation of an upgrade for the HNAE Tactical Data Networks (TDN) Lab's software, specifically the TRAX application. Intended for market research, this RFI seeks input on contractors' capabilities, costs, and functionality of IT tools that align with operational needs for current and future HNA/HNAE projects. The TDN Lab requires tactical radio upgrades and ongoing support to enhance evaluations of gateway platforms. Key objectives include interoperability among tactical gateways, efficient data exchange, simplified integrations, and improved situational awareness through AI-enabled data models. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by February 14, 2025, adhering to specified formatting guidelines. The government emphasizes that this RFI is informational only, does not guarantee a contract, and any responses will be treated as government property, not returned. Questions regarding the RFI are to be submitted by February 6, 2025. This initiative underscores the government's aim to ensure the operational readiness and technological advancement of its communications systems.
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