PE NUMBER: 27446F PE TITLE: Bomber Tactical Data Link Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification 26 27 28 29 Cost to Total Actual Complete Total Program Element (PE) Cost 166.82 88.827 541 Bomber Tactical Data Link 166.82 88.827 On 17 April 21, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) approved the management of Tactical Data Links (TDL) as a Major System Acquisition Program. In order to effectively manage the program, the Tactical Data Links System Program Office (SPO) was stood up at Electronic Systems Center (ESC), Hanscom AFB, MA on 29 May 21. Four new program elements were created in 3 to consolidate the platform integration funding. This includes PE 27445F, Fighter Tactical Data Link; PE 27446F, Bomber Tactical Data Link; PE 27448F, Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) Tactical Data Link; and PE 41839F, Airlift/Other Tactical Data Link. Funding from platform PEs was transferred to the appropriate TDL platform PE. Cost ($ in Millions) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification Tactical Data Links (TDL) are used in a combat environment to exchange information such as messages, data, radar tracks, target information, platform status, imagery, and command assignments. TDLs provide interoperability, local and global connectivity, and situational awareness to the user when operating under rapidly changing operational conditions. TDLs are used by the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps theater Command and Control (C2) elements, weapons platforms, and sensors. TDLs include, but are not limited to: Link-16, Link-11, Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), and Variable Message Format (VMF). This effort provides for common development, integration and interoperability of Tactical Data Link capability to all Air Force bomber platforms to include, but not limited to B1-B, B-2, and B-52 aircraft. Keeps all bomber platforms current and compatible with the USAF Global Strike Task Force (GSTF) concept through 22. Adds Link 16 line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) datalink capabilities. Link 16 provides a jam-resistant, secure digital data transfer network capability with a standardized waveform and data format allowing LOS intra- and inter-flight communications. Link 16 will increase mission effectiveness, provide situational awareness, provide positive identification of aircraft in the network, correlate on- and off-board sensor data sharing, target, and threat information, and provide the datalink to accomplish time critical targeting and other mission update functions. The BLOS datalink capability works with Link 16 to extend the range of local Link 16 network to other areas/theaters. Link 16 efforts include incorporating MIL-STD-616 additions and changes, and applicable Interface Change Proposals (ICPs), and interoperability certification testing with the Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC). Continues to support future development, integration, and verification of Operational Flight Programs (OFP) upgrades due to TDL integration and supports data gathering processes for future network centric assessments for all bomber platforms. Bomber Tactical Data Link program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, since it supports integration of tactical data links into operational systems. R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 149-2 of 149-8 1425 Exhibit R-2 (PE 27446F)
Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions) Previous President's Budget Current PBR/President's Budget Total Adjustments Congressional Program Reductions Congressional Rescissions Congressional Increases Reprogrammings SBIR/STTR Transfer Significant Program Changes: Not Applicable 12.959 -.11 12.571 -.11 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 149-3 of 149-8 1426 Exhibit R-2 (PE 27446F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification Cost ($ in Millions) 541 Bomber Tactical Data Link Quantity of RDT&E Articles Actual 26 166.82 27 88.827 28 29 Cost to Complete Total A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification Tactical Data Links (TDL) are used in a combat environment to exchange information such as messages, data, radar tracks, target information, platform status, imagery, and command assignments. TDLs provide interoperability, local and global connectivity, and situational awareness to the user when operating under rapidly changing operational conditions. TDLs are used by the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps theater Command and Control (C2) elements, weapons platforms, and sensors. TDLs include, but are not limited to: Link-16, Link-11, Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), and Variable Message Format (VMF). This effort provides for common development, integration and interoperability of Tactical Data Link capability to all Air Force bomber platforms to include, but not limited to B1-B, B-2, and B-52 aircraft. Keeps all bomber platforms current and compatible with the USAF Global Strike Task Force (GSTF) concept through 22. Adds Link 16 line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) datalink capabilities. Link 16 provides a jam-resistant, secure digital data transfer network capability with a standardized waveform and data format allowing LOS intra- and inter-flight communications. Link 16 will increase mission effectiveness, provide situational awareness, provide positive identification of aircraft in the network, correlate on- and off-board sensor data sharing, target, and threat information, and provide the datalink to accomplish time critical targeting and other mission update functions. The BLOS datalink capability works with Link 16 to extend the range of local Link 16 network to other areas/theaters. Link 16 efforts include incorporating MIL-STD-616 additions and changes, and applicable Interface Change Proposals (ICPs), and interoperability certification testing with the Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC). Continues to support future development, integration, and verification of Operational Flight Programs (OFP) upgrades due to TDL integration and supports data gathering processes for future network centric assessments for all bomber platforms. Bomber Tactical Data Link program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, since it supports integration of tactical data links into operational systems. B. Accomplishments/Planned Program ($ in Millions) Accomplishments/Planned Program No Activity Contract for LOS Link 16 terminals and BLOS radios for development labs and aircraft. Provide Link 16 system engineering, testing, and technical support Develop and integrate of LOS and BLOS datalink capability Total Cost Project 541 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 149-4 of 149-8 1427 1.8.5 1.549 3.66 12.23 14.96 Exhibit R-2a (PE 27446F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) Actual AF RDT&E 27434F (Link 16 Sup & Sus) 5.535 7.481 27445F (Fighter TDL) 28.955 42.318 27448F (C2ISR TDL) 26.53 41839F (Airlift TDL) 64754F (TDL Integration) 14.55 Other APPN Procurement (31) 27434F (Link 16 Sup & Sus) 36.13.4 27445F (Fighter TDL) 29.3 27446F (Bomber TDL) 27448F (C2ISR TDL) 41839F (Airlift TDL) O&M (34) 27434F (Link 16 Sup & Sus) 13.357 12.873 41839F (Airlift 34) Other Procurement (38) 27434F (Link 16 Sup & Sus) 26 27 28 29 141.12 5.976 25.441 218.743 67.85 7.234 228.9 27.437.743 31.466 161.99 55.473 153.66 41.179 6.555 97.417 44.929 28.87 2.98 122.79 21.827 42.27 2.683 94.5 33.149 52.767 44.218 3.586 29.583 9.486 32.598 28.219 24.765 12.613 2.23 13.916 2.972 14.56 5.964 14.66 12.67 15.131 16.853 25.85 28.433 25.668 7.423 6.435 Cost to Total Cost Complete D. Acquisition Strategy The Air Force Tactical Data Links System Program Office (SPO) provides for common development of integration and interoperability across all Air Force platforms and ensures that Link 16 is procured and maintained as a joint, end-to-end, command and control system. Project 541 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 149-5 of 149-8 1428 Exhibit R-2a (PE 27446F)
Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis Cost Categories Contract Method Performing Activity & Total Cost to Total Target (Tailor to WBS, or System/Item & Type Location Prior to 23 24 24 25 25 Complete Cost Value of Requirements) 23 Cost Award Cost Award Cost Award Contract ($ in Millions) Cost Date Date Date Product Development Link 16 Terminal EMD Terminal MIPR SPAWAR, San Diego 2.5 Jan-4 3.66 May-5 Continuing TBD Purchases CA Bomber Development Contractors** MIPR ASC, WPAFB, OH 9.539 Mar-4 116.38 Mar-5 Continuing TBD MITRE SS/FFP MITRE, Bedford MA.2 Dec-3.2 Dec-4 Continuing TBD Subtotal Product Development 12.239 119.646 Continuing TBD Remarks: **MIPR funding to Bomber Platform System Program Offices for scheduled contract awards and development efforts. Management Program Office and Contractor Support C/FFP Various.61 Dec-3.61 Dec-4 1.22 Subtotal Management.61.61 1.22 Remarks: Total Cost Continuing TBD Project 541 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 149-6 of 149-8 1429 Exhibit R-3 (PE 27446F)
Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile Project 541 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 149-7 of 149-8 143 Exhibit R-4 (PE 27446F)
Exhibit R-4a, RDT&E Schedule Detail Schedule Profile B-1 Fully Integrated Data Link Contract Award B-1 Fully Integrated Data Link Development B-52 Integrated Data Link Contract Award B-52 Integrated Data Link Development Project 541 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 149-8 of 149-8 1431 2Q 2-4Q 1-4Q 2Q 2-4Q Exhibit R-4a (PE 27446F)