Collaborative Autonomy Software Framework Development

This Request for Information (RFI), issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WISJ), seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of serving as the primary developer for a Government-owned collaborative autonomy software framework. This open-architecture software stack is designed to enable multi-agent swarming capabilities across diverse crewed and uncrewed platforms (specifically Group 1-5 UAS). The selected contractor will perform continuous software development, applied research, testing, and maturation in accordance with the DoDI 5000.87 Software Acquisition Pathway. Key capability requirements include foundational software engineering adhering to Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles, maintaining a secure DevSecOps environment with a robust CI/CD pipeline, and providing real-time Government access to Agile management tools. Additionally, the developer must have the facilities and cleared personnel (TS/SCI) to execute large-scale Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulations. Interested parties must submit a response of no more than 10 pages. Submissions must include company information, a capability narrative addressing autonomy development and baseline management, a proposed Software Development Kit (SDK) and documentation layout, a 5-year Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate, and an assessed staffing profile. Responses are due electronically to the designated Contracting Officer and Program Manager by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on July 14, 2026. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.