GLOBAL APPLICATION RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE (GARDEM) 2 PLATFORM AND MISSION APPLICATIONS (P&M APPS) RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCEMENT AND SUSTAINMENT
ID: RFI-RIKF-B005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6f06866fa8f44a7f987893f83bd1e285/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 2, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking responses to a Sources Sought notice for the Global Application Research, Development, Engineering, and Maintenance (GARDEM) 2 platform and mission applications. The procurement aims to engage contractors for research, development, design, prototyping, integration, testing, and maintenance of the GARDEM 2 software toolkit, which supports data access, integration, and operational capabilities for military and federal agencies. This initiative is crucial for enhancing military intelligence and operational awareness through a Data as a Service (DaaS) platform, ensuring compliance with stringent security requirements and facilitating effective data analysis and visualization. Interested parties must submit their responses by 3 PM (EST) on April 2, 2025, and can direct inquiries to the primary contacts, Erica Ogundadegbe and Whitney Gaither, via the provided email addresses.

Files
Title
Posted
Attachment No. 1- GARDEM 2 PM Apps SOW 26 MAR 2025.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM UTC
The Draft Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the objectives and requirements for the Global Application Research, Development, Engineering, and Maintenance (GARDEM) 2 platform, focusing on research, development, and maintenance activities in support of U.S. military operations. This initiative mandates the contractor to deliver solutions involving software and hardware integration, including tasks like system design, prototyping, and operational support across various military domains. The program emphasizes the need for a Data as a Service (DaaS) platform that enhances intelligence analysis and operational awareness by integrating data from multiple sources. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for technical documentation, risk management, and supporting user training and certification programs. Compliance with stringent security requirements is paramount, accommodating various classifications of sensitive information. The document specifies a detailed framework for operations and maintenance, system engineering, and configuration management, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability in military operations. This SOW reflects a commitment to advancing military technology while maintaining operational integrity and security compliance.
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