B-1 Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU) 7025016509308BY

The US Air Force is conducting market research to identify potential non-commercial sources to develop a second source of repair for the B-1 Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU). The Government has a current requirement to develop a second source of repair for the ESU, and contractors shall furnish all sub-components, material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Some key points to consider include: • The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Abaco Inc. (0BAS8), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. • The Government does not own any production level technical data in support of this requirement. • Abaco Inc. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the B-1 FIDL ESU 7025016509308BY performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to manufacture this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment. • Interested sources must maintain facilities and cleared personnel for manufacturing, handling, storing, and maintaining information and operating systems with security classifications up to and including Secret.