Trusted Aircraft Information Download Station (TADS) & Common Mission Debrief Program (CMDP)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Trusted Aircraft Information Download Station (TADS) & Common Mission Debrief Program (CMDP) sustainment. This RFI seeks potential sources for Contract Logistics Support (CLS) for TADS units and CMDP software used by the F-15 C/D/E Fleet. Services include repair, testing, spares management, upgrades, and technical support. Responses are due by March 17, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing comprehensive logistics and sustaining engineering services for the F-15 TADS and CMDP. The TADS and CMDP systems are critical for F-15 mishap investigations, Military Flight Operational Quality Assurance (MFOQA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Aircraft/Engine Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP/ENSIP). The government seeks information on capabilities for qualifying and producing these systems, which are considered non-commercial items.
Key Requirements
The required services encompass:
- Logistics & Engineering: Spares provisioning, obsolete parts mitigation, firmware/hardware/logic/software upgrades, technical support, repairs (including regression testing), configuration management, packaging, handling, storage, transportation, and inventory control.
- Repair & Sustainment: Management and distribution of TADS terminals, establishment of a Diminishing Manufacturing Source (DMS) program, and both logic/software and hardware repairs.
- Facilities: A repair facility must be established within 30 days of contract award, capable of storing up to 50 spare TADS units.
- Performance Standards: Include a minimum 95% pass rate for repaired assets on initial inspection, 30-day Turn-Around-Time (TAT) for standard repairs, and 45-day TAT for "Over and Above" repairs.
- Security: Contractor personnel will require a Secret security clearance and Common Access Cards (CACs). Compliance with NISPOM, OPSEC, and COMSEC is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract: Five-year (basic plus 4 option years)
- Estimated Quantities: 10 to 30 TADS CMDP units per year for repair/replacement.
- Set-Aside: Not specified at this RFI stage; both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Foreign participation is anticipated.
Submission & Eligibility
This is an RFI ONLY; responses are voluntary and do not guarantee future participation. Companies should provide documentation supporting their capabilities, address areas suitable for Small Business breakout, and consider joint ventures or teaming arrangements. Responses must be received by close of business on March 17, 2026. Submissions should be emailed to Coretta Yeadon (coretta.yeadon@us.af.mil) and Ebony Walker-Simpson (ebony.walker-simpson@us.af.mil), with attachments not exceeding 10 MB per email.
Important Notes
Telspan Data, LLC is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of TADS and owns proprietary data. The government will not reimburse participants for RFI response expenses.