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Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Software

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR COMBAT COMMAND · AMIC · FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
31 Aug 2026
Closes
10 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC
Reference
FA489026Q0016
Location
VA, United States
Sector
IT & Telecom

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR COMBAT COMMAND · AMIC · FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC is soliciting Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Software. Solicitation number FA489026Q0016. Classified under NAICS 541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services. Product/service code DA10 — IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE. Place of performance: VA, USA. Responses are due by 10 October 2026 19:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Air Combat Command's (ACC) mission requires robust Tactical Datalink (TDL) interoperability to improve mission effectiveness for United States Air Force (USAF), Joint, and coalition forces. To support this mission, the Government requires a modern software solution that serves as a relational database and analysis toolset. This toolset is essential for the iSMART (interoperable Systems Management and Requirements Transformation) process and is used to populate, edit, analyze, and manage TDL message data, platform implementations, and interoperability evaluations. The Contractor shall provide an existing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solution, including all necessary licenses, updates, training, and technical support. The software shall provide a comprehensive toolset for managing TDL platform specifications, conducting interoperability analysis, and supporting mission planning across the TDL enterprise.  The TDL software solution must meet all requirements as listed in the Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.

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