Domestic Datalink Services (DDLS) Market Survey

This market survey seeks industry feedback on solutions for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Domestic Datalink Services (DDLS) Data Communications Network. Responses must address requirements for a CPDLC architecture using the FAA's NESG security gateway, a transition plan from ACARS to IPS for CPDLC, and novel methods for analyzing stakeholder input. Responses should also detail approaches for improving service availability and monitoring, including specific methods for reporting ground station status data via SWIM in MMIXM format, and real-time detection of RF coverage holes. All responses must be submitted as a searchable PDF, maximum 20 pages (excluding title page, table of contents, and appendices). Critical requirements include the location of all Service Delivery Points (SDPs) at FAA facilities in Salt Lake City and Atlanta, and the use of an iterative spiral testing approach to verify and validate DDLS compliance with physical, functional, interface, integration, and performance requirements. The FAA has deliberately omitted Figure 3-1, seeking industry input on effective architectural strategies instead. Detailed information on the required testing and reporting procedures, including Functional Qualification Tests (FQTs), Service Acceptance Tests (SATs), and RF Coverage Testing, is provided in the full solicitation document.

Notice ID

0f7bff3359344ba6a8c4594286823519

Solicitation Number

698KA8-DDLS-MS

NAICS Code

517111

Classification Code

R425