The document outlines a government request for proposals (RFP) related to the threat modeling software SD Elements, which aids in identifying software threats and implementing security measures. Key requirements include the ability to customize threat models, enforce NIST security standards, and integrate with DevSecOps processes, utilizing a Kubernetes environment and single sign-on protocols. The document seeks details on alternative licensing options, including enterprise and open-source models, along with associated costs, support, and transition plans. Vendors are to specify how their solutions meet various operational and security needs through core features and capabilities, such as visual representations of threats and automated countermeasure responses. Overall, the purpose is to evaluate potential vendors for providing the necessary tools to enhance software security compliance and efficiency in the development lifecycle, ensuring operational effectiveness crucial for defense applications.

This Request for Information (RFI) is launched by the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC), specifically for market research regarding software alternatives to SD Elements. It is emphasized that this RFI is not to be confused with a proposal solicitation or bidding invitation; no bids will be accepted, and the government will not compensate respondents for the information provided. Interested parties are invited to detail any alternative software offers, with specifics on features, pricing, and unique capabilities, ensuring that all responses pertain solely to alternatives rather than existing solutions. Respondents are urged to highlight how their alternatives align with specific operational, security, and compliance requirements, including integration capabilities, threat modeling functionalities, and compliance with NIST standards. The document outlines several key feature requirements that prospective software must meet, focusing on aspects like user access control, dynamic threat analysis, and visual representation of security risks across the software development lifecycle. Companies are also asked to provide additional information on transition and training costs, alongside any extra value-adds associated with their proposed software solutions, for planning purposes in the government's procurement process.