Commercial Lab Solution
ID: FA680025R0003Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA6800 AFICC 767 ESFBARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110-2269, USA

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

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

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    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.
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