Request for Information: Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery (ELICSAR) Vulnerability Assessment & Learning - Automated Remediation (VALAR)

This Request for Information (RFI) from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Defense Cyber Operations (HNCD) seeks industry information for the Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery (ELICSAR) Vulnerability Assessment & Learning - Automated Remediation (VALAR) project. The RFI aims to gather solutions for Big Data Platform (BDP) services to deploy, develop, and sustain cloud-based enterprise data storage and analytics capabilities on the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA) compliant Unified Platform (UP) BDP, known as ELICSAR. The primary purpose is to sustain and enhance the existing ELICSAR BDP, integrate advanced data analysis tools, and develop a comprehensive Data Fabric to support the Cyberspace Operations System (CSOS) mission, aligning with JCWA requirements. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses are due by November 2025.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for its Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery (ELICSAR) Vulnerability Assessment & Learning - Automated Remediation (VALAR) program. This RFI seeks information on Big Data Platform (BDP) solutions to support cloud-based enterprise data storage and analytics on the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA) compliant Unified Platform (UP) BDP, known as ELICSAR. The goal is to sustain and enhance the existing ELICSAR BDP, integrate the IONIC data analysis tool, and develop a comprehensive Data Fabric for the Cyberspace Operations System (CSOS) mission. This includes establishing interoperability with Lower Echelon Analytic Platform (LEAP) – Tactical (LTAC)-based edge analytics and transitioning data feeds to the ELX transport layer. The RFI requests company descriptions, including business size, status, NAICS code, Cage Code, Facility Clearance Level, teaming arrangements, and answers to questions in an accompanying Excel document. Responses are due by November 25, 2025, with a contingency for government shutdowns. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for its Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery (ELICSAR) Vulnerability Assessment & Learning - Automated Remediation (VALAR) project. This RFI seeks information on Big Data Platform (BDP) services to sustain and enhance ELICSAR, integrate advanced data analysis tools, and develop a comprehensive Data Fabric for the Cyberspace Operations System (CSOS) mission. The goal is to optimize cloud-native approaches for data storage, analytics, and transport across various classification domains, supporting the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA). The RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, with no contract award intended. Responses are due by October 17, 2025, with a question submission deadline of October 8, 2025. Demonstrations may be requested from selected respondents.

This government file outlines a Request for Information (RFI) for companies specializing in IT services, focusing on various technical capabilities and business qualifications. The RFI seeks detailed responses regarding a company's name, address, contact information, and business certifications such as Small Business, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, and SAM registration. It also probes into specific technical expertise across several domains: Cloud Expertise & Infrastructure, Software Development & DevSecOps, Security & Compliance, Data Management & Analytics, Networking & Interoperability, Testing & Operations, Company Capabilities & Clearances, and System Support. Key areas of interest include experience with AWS GovCloud, multi-domain environments, DevSecOps, CMMC Level 2 compliance, DoD RMF, Zero Trust architectures, advanced data analytics, AI/ML, and managing large-scale data. The RFI also asks about facility clearances, the ability to work on-site in San Antonio, TX, and experience with DoD information networks and policies.

This document, "ATTACHMENT 2: QUESTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE ENTERPRISE LOGGING INGEST AND CYBER SITUATIONAL AWARENESS REFINERY (ELICSAR) VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT & LEARNING - AUTOMATED REMEDIATION (VALAR) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)," outlines the format for submitting questions regarding the ELICSAR VALAR RFI. It provides a template for companies to input their questions, including a field for document references and a placeholder for the government's response. The document specifies that company names will be removed when the Q&A is publicly posted, and there is no limit to the number of questions that can be submitted. The primary purpose of this attachment is to standardize the question submission process for the RFI, ensuring clarity and an organized approach to addressing inquiries from interested parties.

The U.S. Air Force has concluded its Request for Information (RFI) for the Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery Vulnerability Assessment & Learning - Automated Remediation Enterprise Live Integrated Construct for Safety and Readiness (ELICSAR-VALAR) program. After reviewing all submissions, the Government decided to pursue an alternative acquisition strategy, officially closing the RFI. No further activities, such as meetings, one-on-one sessions, or a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP), will stem from this RFI. The Air Force expressed appreciation for the time and effort invested by vendors and encouraged them to monitor future opportunities with the Department of the Air Force.

The ELICSAR VALAR Request for Information (RFI) addresses industry questions regarding an Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery project. Key responses include that “N/A” is acceptable for non-applicable fields in Attachment 1, and all responses must be captured on Attachment 1. The RFI is open to all size standards, and demonstration opportunities will be determined later. The current cloud environment is AWS, handling petabytes of daily text-based and PCAP data. The government confirms commitment to DoD CIO Zero Trust Reference Architecture v2.0 and will sponsor a test environment, accepting hybrid/on-site/remote work models. Future tools will be evaluated based on current AF software licensing. Data ingest rate, latency, and data compression rates are key performance indicators. The RFI is for gathering information on industry capabilities only, with no awards anticipated at this time.