Brand Name - Apple iPad mini 7, Electronic Flight Bags Tender, USA - 121963812

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Brand Name - Apple iPad mini 7, Electronic Flight Bags

Deadline : 09 Jul 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 121963812

Document Ref. No. : F1FWTD5135A001

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Tender Details

Description

The 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base is seeking to award a brand name requirement for Apple iPad mini 7s to incorporate into electronic flight bags (EFB) to support the 31st Ops Group's F-16 pilot operations. The below justification for going brand name for this requirement is illustrated below.

If your company can provide similar or like items other than Apple that meet the requirement, please respond to this post with techinical specifications of the product that you offer and explain how it will meet the requirment.

Justification for Brand Name Specific Requirement:

The Apple iPad mini 7 will serve as the primary device to replace traditional paper-based flight publications and support mission-critical functions such as flight planning, in-flight navigation, access to real-time weather data, mission briefings, and aircraft system monitoring IAW ACCI11-270, 6 November 2024. With a high-resolution screen, minimum 128GB storage, and 10+ hours of battery life, the iPad will provide F-16 pilots with all the required performance specifications needed for operational use in the cockpit. The iPad-s lightweight design (under 0.75 lbs) and durability make it an ideal device for use in the high-stress, fast-paced environment of an F-16 cockpit, ensuring that pilots have access to the information they need without compromising safety or mission readiness. In addition to physical specifications, the iPad mini 7 will integrate seamlessly with current Air Force EFB platforms like Jeppesen FliteDeck and ForeFlight, ensuring compatibility with flight planning software and real-time data updates. The device supports secure software updates, remote management, and mobile device management (MDM), which are critical to maintaining operational readiness and ensuring data security in the field. Moreover, the iPad mini 7 is capable of handling future software versions for at least three to five years, allowing the Air Force to maximize the lifespa...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : F1FWTD5135A001
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command : U
Sub Command : S
Sub Command 2 : AIR FORCES IN EUROPE
Office: FA5682 31 CONS DA LGC
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 02, 2025 04:15 pm CEST
Original Response Date: Jul 09, 2025 03:00 pm CEST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Jul 24, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 7B20 - IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
NAICS Code: 423430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance: ITA

Documents

 Tender Notice