Virtual Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) software

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This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for the Virtual Air Defense Systems Integrator Software, specifically referencing the V15 Virtual ADSI (or Equal) system. It details the minimum requirements that any offered product must meet or exceed, derived from the capabilities of the Ultra Electronics V15 Virtual ADSI tactical data link system.

• Virtualized Tactical Data Link Processing: Must be a virtual machine-based implementation operating on a VMware ESXi hypervisor.
• Dual-Virtual-Machine Architecture: Requires two virtual machines: one Windows 7/10 Enterprise for C2/situational awareness display, and one Red Hat Enterprise Linux for data link processing.
• Tactical Data Link Support: Must support various interfaces including Link 16, Link 11, and other required data links (VMF, ATDL-1, NATO Link-1, MTCD, Intel links).
• Compliance with Military Standards: Must comply with MIL-STD-6016 for Link 16 interoperability.
• Optional Integration: Support for SyncNet® Serial-to-IP Appliance (up to eight serial TDL connections) and/or PowerNet™ ATDS/NTDS Bridge (up to two Link 11 connections).
• Full ADSI Feature Set: Includes Dynamic Link Reconfiguration, Drag-and-drop Configuration Wizard, Windows-based System Manager, and C2/situational awareness display.
• Information Assurance: Must include robust features for secure tactical data link operations.
• Minimum Hardware Compatibility: Requires 64-bit x86 processors, minimum two CPU cores, NX/XD bit enabled, 8 GB RAM per VM, and one or more 1 GigE or 10 GigE network interfaces.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the technical specifications and capabilities that the procured software must possess. Vendors must ensure their proposed solution meets or exceeds all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant with the solicitation requirements.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes to procure Virtual Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) software. The software must be certified, combat-proven, and operate in a virtualized environment, providing serial and Ethernet Link 16 and Link 11 communications for command and control (C2) and situational awareness. The government is considering a small business set-aside, contingent on at least two qualified small businesses responding with sufficient information.

• This notice does NOT constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP).
• The government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.
• No payment will be made for information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.
• Not responding does not preclude future participation if a solicitation is issued.
• Anticipated NAICS Code: 513210, Software Publishers, with a size standard of $47 million.

1. Company Information: Name, POC, contact details, DUNS, CAGE code, small business status/certifications, and NAICS code.
2. Interest & Teaming: Indicate interest in competing as a prime contractor and identify any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
3. Experience: Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe), pertinent certifications, and ability to meet minimum salient characteristics (referencing an attached Salient Characteristics pdf.).
4. Commercial Availability: Information on commercial availability, pricing, delivery schedules, terms and conditions, and warranties.
5. Contract Vehicles: Identification of any GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), GSA MAS, or other Government-wide contract vehicles.
6. Structuring Competition: Recommendations on how to best structure contract requirements to facilitate competition among small businesses.
7. Competition Restriction: Identification of any conditions or actions that may unnecessarily restrict competition, with rationale. Contact the MICC Advocate for Competition if applicable.
8. Recommendations: Suggestions to improve the approach, specifications, or draft PWS/PRS.

The government has identified a potential sole source for the ADSI software. The unique characteristics of ADSI may constitute a brand-name limiting requirement under FAR 13.101. Respondents are encouraged to identify ADSI-equivalent capabilities or alternative solutions that meet technical requirements without degrading performance or mission effectiveness.