Commercial Lab Solution
ID: FA680025R0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA6800 AFICC 767 ESFBARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110-2269, 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; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c8a66645f3434625a514a155941f367e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), is seeking to award a sole source contract to Stephenson Stellar Corporation (SSC) for the Future 5G Lab initiative, which focuses on advanced research and development in support of national security. The primary objective is to leverage SSC's unique capabilities in engineering and technology integration to enhance communication systems for the bomber fleet, addressing emerging threats and ensuring operational effectiveness. This initiative is critical for maintaining a resilient network that supports the bomber force's operations, with an estimated contract ceiling of $98 million over five years. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 4:00 PM Central Time on January 21, 2026, to Capt Steven Hedgepeth at Steven.Hedgepeth@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Capt Steven Hedgepeth
    Steven.Hedgepeth@us.af.mil
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    AFGSC PWS CCIT Lab v4 (Draft).docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personnel services contract for engineering support to the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) focusing on national security threats. This contract enables research, design, and analysis in areas like modeling, simulation, and systems engineering for emerging technologies relevant to AFGSC's strategic modernization efforts. The contractor is responsible for all necessary resources and must adhere to quality assurance standards while operating predominantly at Barksdale Air Force Base and other contractor facilities. The contract spans one base year (2025) with four possible extension years and includes tasks that analyze and develop capabilities to counter technological threats, including threat assessments and system integrations. Key objectives involve cybersecurity, disruptive technology integration, defense strategies, and various engineering assessments. The contractor must maintain stringent security protocols, provide regular progress updates, and ensure compliance with Government regulations regarding performance standards, data rights, and potential conflicts of interest. Ultimately, this initiative aims to bolster AFGSC's defensive posture through advanced engineering expertise, enabling a flexible and quick response to rapidly evolving security challenges like cyber threats and advanced military technologies.
    Solicitation DD Form 254 v14 (Draft).pdf
    The document appears to be a technical message regarding an inability to display the contents of a PDF file, suggesting that the viewer may need an updated version of Adobe Reader. This notice emphasizes checking for compatibility and provides links for downloading the latest Adobe Reader and obtaining assistance for usage. The message also contains trademark information for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. While the document lacks substantive content related to federal RFPs, grants, or state and local RFPs, it indicates an operational challenge users face when accessing critical government information. The context of potential RFPs or grants remains unclear without the actual document's details. Thus, the main focus is on the importance of having appropriate software to access necessary government documents efficiently. This emphasizes the need for accessibility in government information dissemination so that stakeholders can engage with available funding and partnership opportunities effectively.
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