01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Software
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Software
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The contractor must provide an existing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solution with licenses, updates, training, and technical support to support Tactical Data Link interoperability and the iSMART process as detailed in Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.
The procurement is a combined synopsis/solicitation with amendments adding Q&A and revisions.
Not disclosed in the notice.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | No set aside is used, so eligibility is open to all qualified vendors. | Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | Not disclosed in the notice. | Not Disclosed |
| Staffing and security | Not disclosed in the notice. | Not Disclosed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
Amendment 2; This amendment will add the Government Q&A responses and adds the revised "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation-Amend 2" with changes in Serctions 1.1.2. and 2. Amendment 1: Added the signed Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Original Posting: 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.
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $25.37M across 7 fiscal years.
| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $1.25M | 8 | 6 |
| FY 2020 | $882.9K | 4 | 3 |
| FY 2021 | $4.29M | 9 | 3 |
| FY 2022 | $4.41M | 10 | 4 |
| FY 2023 | $3.96M | 9 | 3 |
| FY 2024 | $5.82M | 14 | 5 |
| FY 2025 | $4.75M | 10 | 3 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 7 broad matches are shown as supporting context.
| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA489024C0012 | INTEROPERABLE SYSTEMS GROUP LLC | Jan 22, 2024 | FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC | 513210 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $363.0K | 1 |
| FA489021F0030 | OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC | Mar 29, 2023 | FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC | 541715 / R425 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | -$25.1K | 1 |
| FA489019CA006 | INTEROPERABLE SYSTEMS GROUP | Jan 13, 2023 | FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC | 541990 / 7030 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.47M | 5 |
| FA489024C0027 | CHENEGA ANALYTIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | Sep 16, 2025 | FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC | 541512 / R408 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $2.39M | 8 |
| FA489019FA045 | MILLENNIUM CORPORATION | Sep 14, 2023 | FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC | 541519 / R408 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $4.59M | 14 |
| 0069 | BLUEFORCE INC | Sep 30, 2020 | FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC | 541611 / R408 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | -$117.6K | 2 |
| FA480024P0110 | TECHNICAL SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, INC. | Jul 18, 2025 | FA4800 633 CONS PKP | 513210 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $240.0K | 2 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.
| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLENNIUM CORPORATION UEI VQEKGSSU7FG3 · CAGE 3VQP8 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 14 | $4.59M | Sep 14, 2023 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| CHENEGA ANALYTIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC UEI MKYRDGMPUPN5 · CAGE 7ZHD0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 8 | $2.39M | Sep 16, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via GSA eLibrary Official website |
| INTEROPERABLE SYSTEMS GROUP LLC UEI YZWCHHUACZH3 · CAGE 4KZ18 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 2 | 6 | $1.83M | Jan 22, 2024 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| TECHNICAL SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, INC. UEI H9KELC6JZLQ3 · CAGE 1Q4D2 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 2 | $240.0K | Jul 18, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| BLUEFORCE INC UEI KNDLRV59X845 · CAGE 3GGS3 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 2 | -$117.6K | Sep 30, 2020 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC UEI MST2Z1EG1HV7 · CAGE 1EDN2 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | -$25.1K | Mar 29, 2023 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.
| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full and open competition | A | 42 | $20.93M | 81.8% |
| Not available for competition | B | 8 | $2.39M | 9.3% |
| Not competed | C | 12 | $2.17M | 8.5% |
| Full and open after exclusion of sources | D | 2 | -$117.6K | 0.5% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
3 SAM.gov notice records were resolved into this procurement family. The chronology shows how the requirement was published and updated.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA489026Q0016 Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Software | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | Aug 31, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 3:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
| FA489026Q0016 Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Software | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | Aug 31, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 3:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
| FA489026Q0016 Current Brief record Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interoperability Software | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 3:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
6 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
No Set aside used
Unresolved requirement fields
6
12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in Tactical Data Link (TDL) interoperability, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solution, iSMART (interoperable Systems Management and Requirements Transformation) process.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: No set aside is used, so eligibility is open to all qualified vendors.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: The procurement is a combined synopsis/solicitation with amendments adding Q&A and revisions.
- You can show credible past performance for FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: No set aside is used, so eligibility is open to all qualified vendors.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.