MULTI-DOMAIN COMMAND & CONTROL EXECUTION MANAGEMENT & WORKFLOWS - FLYLEAF
ID: FA875019S7013Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (A)

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https://sam.gov/opp/894202719eeb776c2b7023063ea7c1c7/view
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    Presolicitation notice from the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, seeks innovative research for the creation of a capability within AFRL/RI to assess the maturity and operational applicability of various Multi-Domain Command & Control (MDC2) applications. The goal is to transition these applications to the infrastructure and architecture of future Air Force operations centers. The notice emphasizes the need for workflow representation and application methodologies to manage MDC2 workflows, including technologies and tools for tracking, monitoring, and execution management. The notice also highlights the need for a rigorous test case scenario, an online or linked capability to emulate real-world data sources and consumers, and a micro-service development and integration capability. The estimated funding for this opportunity is approximately $24.9M, with multiple awards anticipated. The type of instruments that may be awarded include procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transactions (OT) depending on the nature of the proposed work. Prospective offerors are encouraged to engage in dialogue with government representatives to resolve technical and contracting questions.

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    Amber BuckleyContracting Officer
    (315) 330-3605
    amber.buckley@us.af.mil
    Mr. John MyersTPOC
    (315) 330-4812
    john.myers.28@us.af.mil
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