When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Department Of The Air Force. The work is located in Robins Afb, Georgia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Defense and aerospace software developer with IFF and transponder expertise. Experience integrating Traffic Collision Avoidance System capabilities. Background in aviation avionics, identification systems, and position reporting controls. Demonstrated ability to develop or modify mission-critical software.

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Identification of Friend or Foe Transponder Software

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Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Robins Afb, Georgia, United StatesPosted: August 15, 2026Deadline: August 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

This request seeks vendor information for IFF transponder software that supports existing TCAS capabilities. The solution must also allow selective inhibition of position reporting systems.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess expertise in compiling, delivering, licensing, and maintaining APX-119 IFF Transponder software
Must be capable of delivering L.4 executable software compatible with the C-5M platform
Must provide 60 software licenses for the C-5M fleet and support laboratories
Must provide comprehensive technical support during the government acceptance period
Must be able to handle and process Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) per DoDI 5200.48 and NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3
Must be capable of generating software-related technical data including SVDs, release notes, and installation procedures
Must have experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) laboratory testing and avionics buses like MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429
Must be able to support software acceptance testing in a government-controlled environment
Must demonstrate compliance with cybersecurity standards including DoDI 8582.01 and R-DFARS 252.204-7012

TIMELINE

Responses to the capability survey are due by August 20th, 2026.

Initial delivery of executable software and documentation must be completed within 60 days of contract award.

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 20, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Department Of The Air Force

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DESCRIPTION

The requesting organization is seeking information from vendors capable of providing Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder software.

The software must support existing Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) capabilities while allowing position reporting systems to be selectively inhibited. Vendors should be able to address the integration and operational requirements associated with these functions.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 20, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department Of The Air Force. The work is located in Robins Afb, Georgia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Defense and aerospace software developer with IFF and transponder expertise
Experience integrating Traffic Collision Avoidance System capabilities
Background in aviation avionics, identification systems, and position reporting controls
Demonstrated ability to develop or modify mission-critical software

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