Request for Information_77670 - A13106 NG RadarDAS Support
ID: 77670Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIMROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dc769e500f8c49d98841981485798849/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 18, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights regarding support for the AN/APG-81 Radar Operational Flight Program and the AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System, aimed at enhancing IT services and engineering support for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The RFI seeks input on systems software engineering, problem resolution collaboration, infrastructure provision, and maintaining a network connection between the Government's CENTAR and the contractor’s development network. Interested companies are encouraged to provide details on their experience with DoD IT systems, software sustainability, and cybersecurity, along with proposed approaches and subcontracting percentages. Responses are due by April 18, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to Patrick Hulett at patrick.hulett@us.af.mil or Lasonia Anderson at lasonia.anderson@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Patrick Hulett
patrick.hulett@us.af.mil
Lasonia Anderson
lasonia.anderson@us.af.mil
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Mar 18, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The government is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input regarding the AN/APG-81 Radar Operational Flight Program (OFP) and the AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) OFP, aimed at supporting the 402nd Software Engineering Group at Robins Air Force Base. The RFI seeks information to enhance IT services, data access, and engineering support for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Key requirements include systems software engineering, collaboration on problem resolution, provision of necessary infrastructure, and sustaining a point-to-point network connection between the Government's CENTAR and the contractor’s development network (IS-343). Interested companies must submit details about their experience with Department of Defense (DoD) IT systems, software sustainability, and cybersecurity support, as well as their ability to integrate existing systems and handle deficiency reporting. Additionally, the RFI requests information on proposed approaches, including contract types and any subcontracting percentages. The deadline for responses is April 18, 2025. This initiative showcases the government's intent to ensure robust support and progressive capability enhancements for critical defense systems.
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