FA8650-20-S-1958-Call-06-Simulation Environment for Technology Research and Assessments (SENTRA)
ID: FA2377-25-R-B009Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is soliciting proposals for the Simulation Environment for Technology Research and Assessments (SENTRA) under the TEMPEST Advanced Research Announcement. This initiative aims to enhance modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities for assessing emerging Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) and Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies, focusing on the design, development, and evaluation of advanced Electronic Warfare technologies in contested electromagnetic environments. The total estimated value of the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is $32 million, with proposals due by February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested contractors must submit their proposals electronically via DoD SAFE after obtaining access from the designated contracting points of contact, Kathryn Skaleski and Richard Bailey, whose emails are kathryn.skaleski@us.af.mil and richard.bailey.26@us.af.mil, respectively.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kathryn SkaleskiSection Chief
    kathryn.skaleski@us.af.mil
    Richard BaileyContract Specialist
    richard.bailey.26@us.af.mil
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    The provided document outlines a template for a Rapid Assessment Capability (RAC) Estimate, a crucial component in government contracting, likely for federal RFPs or grants. It details the information required from both the government and the contractor to generate a comprehensive estimate for a specific task order. The government is responsible for providing the description of work, desired completion date, request date, and the due date for the estimate, along with materials to be delivered and required deliverables. The contractor then fills out the RAC Estimate section, itemizing labor categories, hours, rates, estimated dollars, and listing hardware, software, or materials with unit costs, quantities, and total costs. The template culminates in a total estimate, requiring authorization from a contractor representative. This structured approach ensures transparency and detailed cost breakdown for proposed work.
    The document, Call 06 – FA2377-25-R-B009 Attachment 2, outlines the process for obtaining the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the TEMPEST Call 06, titled “SENTRA SOO TO 1 Rapid Assessment Dated 4 July 2025.” This SOO is exclusively available to qualified US contractors as defined by DoDD 5230.25, which requires a certified DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement). Interested contractors must contact Kathryn Skaleski (Contract Specialist) and Richard Bailey (Contracting Officer) via email, attaching a current DD Form 2345. Upon verification of eligibility, the SOO will be provided through the DoD Safe Website, accompanied by a separate password for decryption. Further information on establishing eligibility can be found on the DLA Logistics Operations Services/JCP website.
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines supplemental requirements for Contract FA2377-25-R-B009, covering various compliance and operational aspects for contractors. Key requirements include strict adherence to DFARS 252.204-7000 for information disclosure, mandating submission of release copies 50 days prior to the scheduled date. The SOW details essential key personnel positions and their minimum qualifications, ranging from Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering to Analyst and Physicist roles, with specific experience levels. It also addresses government-provided base support at Wright Patterson AFB, OH, including hot desks and network access (NIPR, RDT&E, SPIR). Further, the document mandates compliance with patent rights clauses, pollution prevention training, and restricts access for non-U.S. citizens to USAF bases and IT networks, with waivers requiring prior written approval. Operations Security (OPSEC) and Science and Technology (S&T) Protection are critical, requiring contractor training, adherence to protection plans, and immediate reporting of security incidents. Finally, it outlines Risk Identification and Security Countermeasures (RISC) requirements, including reporting of Senior/Key Personnel profiles and notification of foreign government talent program participation, with potential contract termination for unmitigated security risks.
    The DD FORM 1423-1 is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for contract FA2377-25-R-B009, outlining various data deliverables. It details requirements for Scientific and Technical Reports, including a Final Report (A001) that must conform to ANSI-based AFRL Format Guidelines and be marked for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) if applicable. Distribution is restricted to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors, with export control warnings. Submission of the draft is 30 days after technical effort completion, with final report due 60 days after draft submission. The form also specifies reporting for Funds and Man-Hour Expenditure (A002) and Contract Funds Status (A003), both requiring electronic, encrypted submission to US Government agencies only. A Status Report (A004) and Presentation Material (A005) are also listed, with similar distribution and electronic submission requirements. Additionally, it mandates the delivery of Computer Software Product (A006) source code with software, and annual updates to the Scientific and Technical Reports (A007), along with a Security Plan (A008), all with specific submission timelines and distribution limitations.
    This government file, "Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors," outlines mandatory provisions for offerors responding to Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/PZL) solicitations. It supplements annual representations from SAM.gov, incorporating FAR and DFARS provisions by reference from acquisition.gov. Offerors must complete specific fill-in information or disclosures, either within the document or by confirming assertions made in SAM.gov. Key provisions cover areas such as independent price determination, System for Award Management, annual representations and certifications, telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, responsibility matters, tax matters, arms control, intellectual property, and cost accounting standards. The document also includes specific Department of Defense (DFARS) clauses related to foreign government ownership, defense information safeguarding, and restrictions on certain procurements. Offerors are required to sign, certifying the accuracy and completeness of all provided representations and certifications, whether directly in the form or via SAM.gov.
    This government solicitation, FA237725RB009, from the USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RYKS, outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a "Simulation Environment for Technology Research and Assessments (SENTRA)" contract. The contract, rated as DO-A7 under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, seeks proposals for experimentation, evaluation, assessment, specialized test equipment, tooling, and software, all on a Cost Plus Fixed Fee basis. Key deliverables include technical reports, hardware, and software, with an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) ceiling of $32,000,000. It specifies detailed inspection, acceptance, and delivery procedures to Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The document includes comprehensive clauses covering contract administration, security requirements within AFRL-managed facilities, and various FAR and DFARS regulations, emphasizing electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and strict prohibitions on certain personal devices and activities within AFRL facilities.
    Attachment 8 to Call 06 – FA2377-25-R-B009 outlines proposed labor category mapping for contractors, detailing how their labor categories should correlate with government labor categories and resumes for accurate and efficient evaluation. The document specifies various government labor categories, including Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, MS&A Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Scientist/Software Developer, Analyst, Physicist, and Statistics/Mathematician. For each category, it lists required expertise, such as high-fidelity modeling, cyber-physical systems modeling, digital engineering, and M&S development, along with minimum direct experience levels ranging from 0 to 10+ years. The contractor is required to provide their labor category nomenclature to ensure proper tracking and alignment with government requirements during the evaluation process.
    The document outlines ordering instructions for task orders under the SENTRA IDIQ and for Rapid Assessment Capabilities (RACs) under the Initial Task Order. For SENTRA IDIQ task orders, the Contractor receives an RFP, submits technical and cost proposals (using agreed-upon labor categories/rates), provides rationale for non-labor costs, identifies government property, and submits other requested documentation. The Government then analyzes the proposal, conducts negotiations, and issues an order, which can be unilateral. Performance cannot begin until the order is issued. Protests for task orders under $35,000,000 are generally not authorized, except for scope, period, or maximum value increases. For RACs, the Contractor receives a Request for Estimate and, within five business days, submits a technical proposal, RAC Statement of Work, cost proposal (using prior agreed-upon labor categories/rates), rationale for non-labor costs, identification of government property, and any other requested documentation. Similar to SENTRA IDIQ orders, the Government reviews the proposal and negotiates before issuing a modification, and performance cannot commence until this modification is issued.
    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RY) has issued TEMPEST Call 06, also known as Simulation Environment for Technology Research and Assessments (SENTRA), under the Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare System Technologies (TEMPEST) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA). This one-step solicitation seeks proposals for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) completion type Task Orders, with an estimated total value of $32,000,000. The objective is to enhance AFRL/RYWD's modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities to assess emerging Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) and Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE after requesting access from the Contracting POCs by February 16, 2026. This is an unrestricted solicitation, but foreign participation is not authorized, and proposals must include a certified DD Form 2345.
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