ACARS SUPPORT
ID: FA4600ACARSSupportType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4600 55 CONS PKPOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c2e02931ec3e4ba68027b9c274073e64/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) support for the C-5M aircraft. The primary objective is to deliver a compatible Operational Flight Program (OFP) along with necessary certification artifacts and documentation, ensuring compliance with all C-5M certifications prior to final acceptance. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capability and security of the C-5M aircraft through systematic software updates and rigorous oversight, including integration of Information Assurance (IA) and adherence to military standards. Interested parties can reach out to Ryan DeVincent at ryan.devincent@us.af.mil or Kevin Shafer at kevin.shafer.1@us.sf.mil for further information, noting that this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under NAICS code 336413, with performance expected at Offutt AFB, Nebraska.

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    ACARS_Product_Description.docx
    The document outlines the product description for an Aircraft Software Update intended for the C-5M Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS). It focuses on the integration of Information Assurance (IA) into the systems engineering process, requiring thorough documentation and compliance with various military and international standards, as well as quality assurance practices. The contractor is tasked with delivering an Operational Flight Program (OFP) compatible with C-5M software baseline 4.0, including the analysis of IA impacts, airworthiness certification, and interoperability testing. Key elements include data management responsibilities, such as providing technical documentation and managing proprietary contractor data, while ensuring compliance with the Department of Defense data rights regulations. The contractor must engage in program and business management activities, conduct joint reviews with the government, and support the development of software maintainability. The structure of the document adheres to formal requirements for design reviews, testing plans, and delivery schedules necessary for fulfilling Air Force criteria. Overall, this initiative aims to enhance the operational capability and security of the C-5M aircraft through systematic updates and rigorous oversight.
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