Intelligence Systems & Capabilities “for” Space Request for Information
ID: FA251825R0TBDType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIOPETERSON AFB, CO, 80914-4184, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ce4ebdb2df684082949b3ec2af332cd8/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jul 15, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on intelligence systems and capabilities for Space Operations Command (SpOC). This RFI aims to explore hardware and software solutions for intelligence planning, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination, with a focus on agile project teams that collaborate with various mission partners to enhance operational intelligence capabilities. The initiative is crucial for ensuring timely delivery of intelligence capabilities across the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses via email to the designated contacts, Patrick Clark and Nick Madrid, by July 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, noting that all submissions will become government property and no costs will be reimbursed.

Point(s) of Contact
Patrick Clark
patrick.clark.19@spaceforce.mil
Nick Madrid
nicholas.madrid.3@spaceforce.mil
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