NIMBUS
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/41ccb6a1e7214f15baa7995f73c08c7c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive systems engineering services under the NIMBUS initiative, aimed at enhancing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Assurance and Fielding missions. The procurement focuses on developing requirements, conducting analyses, proposing design solutions, and implementing cybersecurity measures to ensure robust systems development and integration throughout the operational lifecycle. This effort is critical for maintaining the security and functionality of military operations, supporting mission success, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense security frameworks. Interested parties should contact Mr. Shannon G. Sullivan at Shannon.Sullivan.2@us.af.mil or Matthew J. Collins at matthew.collins.31@us.af.mil for further details, with the solicitation expected to be released approximately 120 days from this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mr. Shannon G. Sullivan
    Shannon.Sullivan.2@us.af.mil
    MATTHEW J. COLLINS
    matthew.collins.31@us.af.mil
    Files
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    DRAFT PWS_Nimbus_2024 10 17.docx
    The Air Force Research Laboratory's Rome Research Site has issued a Draft Performance Work Statement for Nimbus (Solicitation No. FA8750-25-R-B001) focused on delivering comprehensive Information Technology (IT) services. The objective is to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Assurance and Fielding (A&F) missions, ensuring robust systems development, integration, security, and testing throughout the operational lifecycle. The contractor is tasked with developing requirements, conducting logical analyses, proposing design solutions, and implementing cybersecurity measures—all while maintaining compliance with the Department of Defense's security frameworks. The deliverables include extensive documentation and program management reports, as well as ongoing coordination with various government stakeholders to ensure system readiness for fielding. Key processes encompass Agile and SCRUM methodologies, Testing and Evaluation (T&E), and transition activities to operational environments, all designed to mitigate risks associated with data security and system functionality. The overall efforts underscore the necessary integration of security and resilience in military operations, ultimately supporting mission success and operational efficiency.
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    NIMBUS
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