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Northrop Grumman Joint Data Network (Multi-Tactical Data Link Network (MTN) Program

Tender ID: 428143

Tender Details

Organisation:
Northrop Grumman Australia Pty Limited
Tender #:
-  
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
7 August 2020
Closing Date:
31 December 2025

Tender Description

Northrop Grumman Australia Joint Data Network Sub Program

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defence and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 global employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

Northrop Grumman Australia is committed to maximising opportunities for Australian industry involvement through the acquisition and sustainment phases of the Joint Data Network Program.

The Multi-Tactical Data Link Network (MTN) Sub Program within the Joint Data Network and Joint C4 Program will upgrade and support mission critical systems of the ADF MTN and associated facilities to enable ADF command and control for single service, joint and multi-national operations. These critical systems will be implemented on warfighting platforms, in support and management locations and at strategic link points for the ADF. The acquisition programme will upgrade existing communication systems and introduce new communication mediums, whilst the sustainment of in-service systems across the ADF will be through a single support organisation for ADF TDL systems.

The Multi-Tactical Data Link Network (MTN) passes information and data automatically and rapidly between military platforms and systems within joint and coalition task-groups. The MTN is critical to the common tactical and common operating pictures that enable battlefield coordination.

This program seeks to establish a network of multiple tactical data links (TDL), and requires software to manage and monitor the system. NGA is conducting a market search for Australian suppliers that can be manage, monitor, service and supply Tactical Data Link networks and supporting infrastructure. This check for interest is to identify suppliers with products and capabilities that meet the needs described under Scope of Effort below. This may be followed by requests for further information such as organisational capability quad charts or quotes at NGA’s discretion.

Scope of effort

The Joint Data Network Multi-Tactical Data Link sub-program comprises several capability elements. These capability elements will be designed, developed and delivered over the next five to ten years with follow-on sustainment requirements.

  • Capability Element 1; Joint Interface Control (JIC) System
  • Capability Element 3; Link capability upgrades
  • Capability Element 4; Inclusion of additional message format
  • Capability Element 5; Joint Network Integration Centre (JNIC)
  • Capability Element 6; Future JDN/TDL Capability Development
  • Capability Element 7; Joint Data Network Capability Governance
This page will be the primary location for suppliers to interact with Northrop Grumman Australia on these opportunities.

Work packages at various levels of detail will be loaded periodically as opportunities to engage are identified.

Northrop Grumman Australia invites companies to register their interest in participating in the MTN Sub Program elements using the identified work packages below.

Note: Incomplete submissions may not be considered.

Project:Date:
Category 2 - Capability Element 3; Link capability upgrades31 Dec 2025
Category 3 - Capability Element 4; Inclusion of additional message format31 Dec 2025
Category 4 - Capability Element 5; Joint Network Integration Centre (JNIC)31 Dec 2025
Category 5 - Capability Element 6; Future JDN/TDL Capability Development31 Dec 2025
Category 6 - Capability Element 7; Joint Data Network Capability Governance31 Dec 2025

Express interest for any opportunities that may arise for this project. 

Location

Western Australia   :   Gascoyne   :   Goldfields/Esperance   :   Great Southern   :   Kimberley   :   Mid West   :   Peel   :   Perth Metropolitan   :   Pilbara   :   South West   :   Wheatbelt  
New South Wales   :   Central West   :   Far North Coast   :   Far West   :   Hunter   :   Illawarra   :   Mid North Coast   :   Murray   :   New England   :   Orana   :   Riverina   :   Southern Highlands   :   Sydney  
Queensland   :   Cairns & Far North Queensland   :   Gladstone   :   Mackay Whitsunday Region   :   Mount Isa & North West Region   :   Rockhampton   :   South East Queensland   :   South West & Darling Downs   :   The Central West   :   Townsville   :   Wide Bay Burnett  
Victoria   :   Barwon South West   :   Gippsland   :   Grampians   :   Hume   :   Loddon Mallee   :   Melbourne  
South Australia   :   Adelaide   :   Eyre & Western   :   Far North   :   Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island   :   Limestone Coast   :   Murray & Mallee   :   York & Mid North  
Northern Territory   :   Barkly   :   Big Rivers   :   Central Australia   :   East Arnhem   :   Greater Darwin   :   Top End  
Australian Capital Territory  
Tasmania  

Category

Information & Communication Technology   :   Computer Hardware Supply   :   Data Storage Services   :   IT Services   :   Software Purchasing & Leasing Supply   :   Telecoms Carrier Services   :   Telecoms Hardware Supply  
Management Advisory Services   :   Management Consulting