REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DESIGN AGENT TO COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT OF RESILIENT EMBEDDED GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)/INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS) (R-EGI)
ID: FA8576-25-R-REGIType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8576 AFLCMC WNKFROBINS AFB, GA, 31098, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e03c364bc8024bad956e953d5ab207c6/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of a Resilient Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (R-EGI). This initiative aims to enhance positioning and navigation capabilities for both manned and unmanned airborne platforms, addressing urgent needs identified in the 2018 National Defense Strategy. The R-EGI program focuses on modernizing existing systems and integrating complementary technologies while emphasizing Agile software development techniques and compliance with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA). Interested parties are encouraged to provide insights on their capabilities for hardware and software design, integration, and production of Production Representative Units (PRUs). For further inquiries, respondents can contact Todd Rissmiller at todd.rissmiller@us.af.mil or Monica Miller, Contract Specialist, at monica.miller.3@us.af.mil. Participation in this RFI is voluntary, and no current solicitation is in place.

Point(s) of Contact
Todd Rissmiller
todd.rissmiller@us.af.mil
Monica Miller, Contract Specialist
monica.miller.3@us.af.mil
Files
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R-EGI RFI Feb 2025.pdf
Feb 25, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The document represents a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Air Force regarding the development of a Resilient Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (R-EGI). The RFI aims to gather information for planning purposes, focusing on enhancing the robustness and resiliency of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities. The R-EGI program seeks to integrate modern technology to overcome vulnerabilities associated with GPS reliance, particularly in light of adversarial threats. The development will follow a new acquisition strategy, prioritizing rapid prototyping and agile development. Key components include assessing vendor capabilities for completing hardware and software design, maintaining a Technical Data Package (TDP), and understanding product support strategies for various aerospace platforms. Interested vendors must respond with their credentials, experience, and proposed methodologies within 15 days, with the possibility of participating in an Industry Day event in Spring 2025. This initiative underscores the Air Force's commitment to modernization and security in its navigational systems while indicating a competitive procurement approach for future contracts. Overall, the RFI serves as a crucial step in establishing a resilient PNT framework for advanced military operations.
R-EGI RFI Feb 2025 Rev 1.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
The Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the development of a Resilient Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (R-EGI). This initiative responds to urgent needs identified in the 2018 National Defense Strategy and aims to enhance positioning and navigation capabilities for manned and unmanned airborne platforms. The R-EGI program seeks to balance efficiency and resilience by modernizing existing systems and integrating complementary technologies. Respondents are invited to provide information on their ability to complete hardware and software design, integration, and production of Production Representative Units (PRUs) by collaborating with designated subcontractors. Key considerations include the use of Agile software development techniques, compliance with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA), and insights on previous projects. The R-EGI program will lead to a structured production strategy, offering significant benefits in terms of maintenance and operational readiness. Through this RFI, the Air Force is gathering essential industry feedback to inform future production planning and will potentially host an Industry Day event to further engage with interested parties. Participation is voluntary, with no current solicitation in place, ensuring that industry input is essential for advancing R-EGI capabilities.
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