Tactical Air Traffic Control (ATC) Command and Control (C2) System (TACOS)

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research for a next‑generation Tactical Air Traffic Control Command and Control (TACOS) system to replace legacy expeditionary ATC equipment. The RFI seeks industry input on a modular, scalable, MOSA‑compliant solution that can be deployed rapidly, operate in contested environments, and fuse data from multiple radar, ADS‑B, Link‑16, and weather sources. The system must support low‑demand (man‑portable) to high‑demand (shelter‑based) configurations, fit within a 20‑by‑20‑ft footprint, be transportable on a 463L pallet, and meet stringent survivability, cyber‑security, and FAA STARS‑ELITE interoperability requirements. Responses are due 28 Aug 2026; questions must be submitted by 11 Sep 2026. • Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) with cloud‑ready containers • Scalable hardware footprint (single‑operator to multi‑operator) • Integrated MLS data‑fusion engine handling 3‑12 sensor feeds, sub‑second latency • Resilient multi‑path voice/data communications (VHF/UHF, VoIP, Link‑16) • Full FAA NAS/STARS‑ELITE interoperability and ABMS integration • Support for UAS/C‑UAS detection, tracking, and DTID kill‑chain • Built‑in cyber‑hardening (MLS, CDS, anti‑tamper, EMP/HEMP) • Advanced HMI with AI/ML decision aids and safety alerts (MSAW, CA, MCI) • Continuous recording/replay (24‑hr voice, 45‑day data retention) • Operational availability ≥ 0.999, remote reach‑back support