Air Force Tactical Terminal (AFTT) RFI
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 market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Air Force Tactical Terminals (AFTT). Specifically, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Aerial Networks Division is seeking potential sources for the lifecycle support of the Joint Tactical Terminal – Next Generation (JTT-NG) and affiliated systems. This RFI aims to identify vendor capabilities for development, integration, and support. Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Interest
The Air Force is seeking information on vendor capabilities related to:
- Development, procurement, integration, and fielding of hardware and software interfaces for JTT-NG and related systems.
- Development, test, and certification of new capabilities.
- Supportability planning, including Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analysis.
- Procurement, fielding, training, and repair support.
- Troubleshooting, deficiency management, and technical manual development.
- Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T).
- Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and obsolescence management.
- Security clearances and capabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Questions Due: April 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 26, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors should provide documentation (up to Controlled Unclassified Information - CUI) addressing:
- Part 1: Technical Capability and Experience (IBS, JTT-NG knowledge, security/cryptographic integration, API qualifications).
- Part 2: Development Process (Agile, configuration management, source code control, QA, lab/test environments, data rights).
- Part 3: Lifecycle Management Considerations (production, procurement, fielding, supportability, training, PHS&T, DMSMS & SCRM).
- Part 4: Security Clearances (FCL, classified storage, network capabilities).
- Part 5: Corporate Information (expertise, subcontracting, personnel, CAGE, DUNS, business size, ID/IQ vehicles). Submissions must be emailed to Chhunheng Phay (chhunheng.phay@us.af.mil) and Capt Charles Catungal (charles.catungal.1@us.af.mil).
Important Notes
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only; it is not a request for proposal and does not obligate the government to award a contract. All costs associated with responding are at the vendor's expense. Responses are voluntary and will not be paid for.