PMA209 Air Combat Electronics Program Office, Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC) program, DMC/DVMC software integration

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, Maryland, in support of PMA209 Air Combat Electronics Program Office, requires support of the Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC) program, for a software solution to integrate and redesign the Digital Map Computer (DMC)/Digital Video Map Computer (DVMC), and Flight Control Computer (FCC) in support of the F/A-18 E/F & EA-18/G Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance Systems (AGCAS) program. The redesign will integrate a new Automated Terrain Awareness Warning System (ATAWS) software module and Interface Design Document (IDD) (provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)), to support expanded ATAWS identifier. This requirement provides engineering and technical support and as well as Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for the support of DMC/DVMC software integration, supporting third party labs, and Government-performed flight test of the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance Systems AGCAS. The AGCAS’ program objective is to provide an automatic recovery of the aircraft to avoid Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT).

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DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

BACKGROUND

Avionics upgrades to Naval Aviation platforms are required to ensure compliance with current safety and airworthiness requirements. These upgrades and improvements to the aircrew systems demand a software upgrade beyond the current legacy capabilities supporting platform avionics system requirements for Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC) program. Components include, but are not limited to, the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance Systems (AGCAS), Digital Map Computers (DMC), and Digital Video Map Computers (DVMC). The legacy capability is Terrain Awareness Warning software that is hosted in the DMC and DVMC that alerts the pilots of CFIT incidents, provides guidance to avoid CFIT with the appropriate warning and alerts. The upgrade will permit the aircraft to automatically recover from potential CFIT in the event the pilot is incapacitated.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE

The contract type for this requirement is a non-performance based (Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)).

ELIGIBILITY

The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7B22 (IT and Telecom – Computer Hardware and Perpetual License Software). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). All eligible parties are encouraged to respond.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT/REQUIREMENTS

At a minimum, the firm must be capable of providing the knowledge and ability to design and redesign software, provide Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and testing in support of DMC software integration, including integrating a new Automated Terrain Awareness Warning System (ATAWS) software module; supporting third party labs, and Government-performed flight test of the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance Systems AGCAS. The firm must have knowledge, software, software tools, and documentation of the Digital Map Computer (DMC)/Digital Video Map Computer (DVMC), to integrate a new ATAWS software algorithm in the F/A-18 E/F & EA-18/G.

The firm must be capable of supporting the following activities as pertains to the Digital Map Computer (DMC)/Digital Video Map Computer (DVMC), and Flight Control Computer (FCC), Software Development, Software Testing, Software Configuration Management, Test Procedures and associated support equipment to include but not limited to: repair/modification, spare/repair parts, development/modification of support equipment, test and integration support, engineering and technical support, studies/investigations, engineering changes, training, and technical manuals.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

1. It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement package to the A2523000 Procurement Group in no more than 10 pages in length demonstrating their capabilities. A page is defined as a single sided 8.5” by 11” page using 1” margins from each edge. Response must be in font size 12, Times New Roman.


2. All responses shall include Sources Sought Notice name/number, Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact (POC), including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.


3. The capability statement shall be submitted via electronic mail (Email) to the Contract Specialist, Bonnie M. Walsh at bonnie.m.walsh.civ@us.navy.mil


4. Submission must be received at the email address specified no later than 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 25 November 2025.


5. The information shall be submitted as UNCLASSIFIED.


6. No phone calls will be accepted.


7. All questions or inquiries regarding this notice must be directed to the Procuring Contracting Officer, Travora Levasseur at Travora.r.levasseur.civ@us.navy.mil and Contract Specialist, Bonnie M. Walsh at bonnie.m.walsh.civ@us.navy.mil


8. The Government may elect to not discuss submissions received in response to this Sources Sought with individual responders. There is no requirement to respond to the Sources Sought to be eligible for this procurement. However, the Government places tremendous value on the information received and may utilize it to finalize its acquisition strategy. Respondents shall fully use this opportunity to describe proven capabilities in performing the requirement.


9. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

All information received in response to this Sources Sought may be marked “Proprietary”. After all data has been reviewed, an e-mail response will be sent.

Response Submission Deadline: Responses to the Sources Sought must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM, Eastern Standard time on 25 November 2025. Sources Sought submissions will be accepted as email attachments only. All responses must be sent to the Contract Specialist, bonnie.m.walsh.civ@us.navy.mil with the following subject line: “DMC/DVMC Sources Sought Response – TAMMAC”