REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DATA SCIENCE, OPERATIONS, REQUIREMENTS, EXPLOITATION, AND ENHANCED ENGINEERING (DORE3)
ID: CFOAC7_2026-01Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (DIA)VIRGINIA CONTRACTING ACTIVITYWASHINGTON, DC, 203405100, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INTELLIGENCE (R423)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/608c5843663e49649dc6db04875272bf/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Data Science, Operations, Requirements, Exploitation, and Enhanced Engineering (DORE3) to gather industry insights for future Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contracts. This RFI aims to identify qualified sources that can meet the mission and objectives of the DIA's Science and Technology Directorate, covering eleven unclassified support areas, with a classified addendum available. Interested contractors are encouraged to submit capability statements by October 9, 2025, detailing their corporate experience and expertise, as the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be classified SECRET//NOFORN. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Bianca Rogan at bianca.rogan2@dodiis.mil or Elicia Porter at elicia.porter@dodiis.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bianca Rogan
    bianca.rogan2@dodiis.mil
    Elicia Porter
    elicia.porter@dodiis.mil
    Files
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    DORE3 RFI 09252025_final_Sam.gov.pdf
    The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Directorate of Science and Technology (S&T) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Data Science, Operations, Requirements, Exploitation, and Enhanced Engineering (DORE3). This RFI seeks industry input for Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to support DIA S&T and other Intelligence Community/Department of Defense elements. The anticipated scope of work, to be outlined in future Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, covers eleven unclassified support areas, with a classified addendum available. The RFI is for information and planning purposes only, not a request for proposal. Interested contractors must submit capability statements by October 9, 2025, detailing corporate experience, employee expertise, facility security clearance, personnel availability, potential teaming arrangements, and any organizational conflicts of interest. The future RFP is expected to be classified SECRET//NOFORN.
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