REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: AFLCMC/WING IMAGING AND TARGETING SUPPORT FISCAL YEAR 2027
ID: AFLCMCFY27ITSRFI-1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8691 AFLCMC WINK SENSORSWPAFB, OH, 45433-7101, USA

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/89e8c086dcab47db814bb6e32f711eaf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WIN), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on next-generation airborne Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities for its Wing Imaging and Targeting Support (I&TS) program for Fiscal Year 2027. The RFI aims to identify promising technologies and projects that can enhance the Air Force's GEOINT sensors and sensemaking capabilities, focusing on three specific mission areas outlined in the 2024 US Air Force Chief of Staff One Force Design document. Interested parties are invited to submit white papers and tri-charts, particularly in the realm of quantum sensing technologies, with projects expected to have a budget of less than $2.5 million annually and a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4-6, aiming for TRL 6 or higher. Submissions are due by January 19, 2026, at 1600 EST, and a virtual Industry Day will be held on December 15, 2025; for inquiries, contact the Program Manager at AFLCMC.WING.ITS@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Program Manager
    AFLCMC.WING.ITS@us.af.mil
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    (U) FY27_GCWG_ITS_RFI_SAM Release Version.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force's Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/WIN) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for its Wing Imaging and Targeting Support (I&TS) program for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The RFI seeks to identify promising next-generation airborne Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities, sensors, and processing. The I&TS portfolio supports the GEOINT Capabilities Working Group (GCWG) and focuses on three Mission Areas outlined in the 2024 US Air Force Chief of Staff One Force Design document. AFLCMC/WIN is looking for 1-2 year projects starting in FY27, requiring less than $2.5 million annually, with an initial Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4-6 and an objective TRL of 6 or higher. Submissions can be in the form of white papers and tri-charts for focus areas (to be requested with CUI documents) and/or interest item submissions focusing on quantum sensing technologies. The deadline for submissions is January 19, 2026, by 1600 EST. An Industry Day will be held virtually on December 15, 2025. This RFI is for market research purposes only and is not a request for proposal.
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