09/09/2025 - USA | OH | WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB
TDN Lab Refresh BOSS - The Tactical Data Networks ( TDN) Lab Refresh requires software and hardware for the test and evaluation of gateway platforms and future communications packages being developed within HNA. Tactical Communications Group ( TCG) Battlefield Operations
Justification and approval for other than full and open competition for a single contract for support and updates to an existing system, and the purchase of an additional system to expand the capabilities of the tactical data networks laboratory ( TDN lab). Tactical data networks laboratory ( TDN lab) requires support and updates to the existing system and the purchase of an additional system to expand the capabilities of the lab with increasing demands for support within the HNA portfolio. Tactical communication group ( TCG) battlefield operations support system ( BOSS) operating software: a comprehensive, high- fidelity, standards- based tactical data link ( TDL) simulation capability critical for testing and validating TDL platform integrations, and operations. BOSS supports a variety of Department of Defense ( DOD) message format, such as link 22, link 16, link 11, VMF, CESMO, CursorOnTarget, SADL, JREAPA, JREAPC, SerialJ, DIS, Simple, AIS, ADSB, and GPS data links, and protocols.
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This notice justifies an acquisition using other than full and open competition due to the unique capabilities of a single vendor (Curtisswright Defense Solutions) for tactical data link testing and simulation software (TCG BOSS). The TDN lab determined that awarding to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the government. A request for information (RFI) was posted on SAM. gov from January 31, 2025 to February 14, 2025, with only one vendor responding. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable due to the commercial availability of the item. The agency will continue to search for faster, better, and cheaper alternatives to systems used in supporting HNA programs and projects.