SMARTEC
ID: FA8222-25-R-SMTECType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8222 AFSC PZIEHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b24fd07049b94b578346c778237e1494/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Oct 22, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Oct 31, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Nov 22, 2024, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from qualified contractors for the SMARTEC initiative, aimed at providing program management, Research and Development (R&D), and specialized engineering services to support software development activities for the newly established Experimentation Division (AFSC/SWX). The procurement focuses on delivering software engineering services within a government DevSecOps environment, oversight of cybersecurity evaluations, and integration and testing services to enhance warfighter effectiveness through advanced technology integration and mission planning. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by November 22, 2024, with inquiries directed to primary contacts Carmen M Mertz and Evan Sharp via email. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation and is intended for planning purposes only.

Point(s) of Contact
Carmen M Mertz
(801) 775-6271
carmen.mertz@us.af.mil
Evan Sharp
evan.sharp@us.af.mil
Files
Title
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Smartec Follow on RFI FA8222-25-R-SMRT.pdf
Oct 31, 2024, 3:48 PM UTC
The Smartec Follow-On Contract Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather information and plan for future program management, Research and Development (R&D), and support services for the newly established Experimentation Division (AFSC/SWX). This division focuses on leading early system and experimental software development to enhance warfighter effectiveness. The RFI outlines multiple requirements, including software engineering services in a DevSecOps environment, oversight of cybersecurity evaluations, and integration and testing services to identify system capabilities. Interested parties are required to submit a company profile detailing their experience and capabilities related to software engineering for the Department of Defense, particularly utilizing Agile DevSecOps approaches. Additional information is requested regarding their experience with security processes, familiarity with Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information, and their proposed approach to the contract type and structure. The document emphasizes that responses to the RFI are informational and does not constitute a solicitation. It sets clear limits on response lengths for each section and seeks feedback on several aspects of contracting. The RFI is open for responses until November 22, 2024, reflecting the government's intention to gather insights for potential future contracts.
SWX Market Research_RFI SMARTEC.pdf
Oct 31, 2024, 3:48 PM UTC
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks market research for a potential government contract focused on program management, Research and Development (R&D), specialized engineering, and related services to support software development activities. The contractor will deliver systems engineering services, with an emphasis on Object Oriented, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies for creating simulators and training environments. Key tasks include program and project management, engineering, integration and testing services, systems engineering, and training development. Performance locations include core sites at Wright-Patterson AFB and Nellis AFB, among others, while cybersecurity assessments and risk mitigation are also required. Deliverables span from monthly reports to technical documentation and system architecture designs. The effort mandates adherence to US government coding standards, secure software development practices, and ownership of all produced software by the government. Desired skills encompass a range of technical proficiencies, including systems engineering, software engineering, and experience with mission planning and advanced technology integration. The RFI outlines extended work weeks, travel requirements, and security provisions, emphasizing the need for comprehensive program management and technical support across multiple domains within government operations.
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