EPASS Task Order Phasing Plan Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is seeking qualified small businesses to participate in the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) Round 3 Fair Opportunity Competition (FOC). The objective of this procurement is to acquire Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) for various Air Force initiatives, with a strong emphasis on maximizing opportunities for small businesses as part of the acquisition strategy. This program is critical for enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the development of defense and aerospace capabilities. Interested vendors must be part of the GSA OASIS+ Small Business IDIQ domain, with the current ordering period concluding on December 19, 2024. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Emily Starkey at emily.starkey@us.af.mil or Rimma Shlahtechman at rimma.shlahtechman@us.af.mil.
Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS) 3 - Industry Days Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS) 3, with a focus on enhancing U.S. Air Force operations through management and advisory support. This procurement aims to competitively award task orders under GSA’s OASIS+ Small Business contracts, emphasizing the development and evaluation of military aerospace systems across various locations, including Middleton, Florida. The TMAS 3 initiative is crucial for maintaining robust military capabilities and involves a structured evaluation process that prioritizes technical merit, financial stability, and past performance ratings. Interested parties can reach out to Ronald Wilson at ronald.wilson.22@us.af.mil for further information, with contracts expected to be awarded by July 2026.
Manpower Programming and Execution System (MPES) Follow-On Industry Day Notification Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force District of Washington, is seeking qualified contractors for the Manpower Programming and Execution System (MPES) Follow-On Industry Day Notification. The procurement aims to secure services for the sustainment and enhancement of MPES, which includes software development, testing, maintenance, user training, help desk support, and the creation of a disaster recovery plan, all while ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies. This initiative is crucial for improving manpower management efficiency within the Air Force and Space Force, thereby supporting broader mission objectives. Interested parties can reach out to Tiffany Young at tiffany.young.5@us.af.mil or Ashley Raymond at ashley.raymond.2@us.af.mil for further information.
ADVANCING SYSTEMS OF SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES FOR RAPID ADOPTION (ASTRA) Buyer not available
The Department of the Air Force is seeking innovative research and development solutions through an Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) titled "Advancing Systems of Systems Technologies for Rapid Adoption (ASTRA)," with an estimated funding of approximately $200 million. The primary objective is to enhance the rapid integration of diverse systems and subsystems into cohesive Systems of Systems (SoS), focusing on developing software prototypes and implementing open system architectures to improve military effectiveness and adaptability. Interested parties, including small businesses and academia, are invited to submit 3–5 page white papers outlining their approaches, with recommended submission deadlines spanning from October 2023 to September 2027, and a final deadline of July 2028. For further inquiries, contact Gerard Wohlrab at gerard.wohlrab@us.af.mil or Amber Buckley at amber.buckley@us.af.mil.
Pre-Solicitation Notice and Pre-Solicitation Meeting/Industry Day announcement for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Buyer not available
Pre-Solicitation Notice and Pre-Solicitation Meeting/Industry Day announcement for Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS): The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a focused yet flexible, rapid, agile contracting vehicle to support the research, development, prototyping, demonstration, evaluation, and transition of Counter small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) capabilities. These capabilities are intended to combat Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) used by adversaries in asymmetric warfare against U.S. military personnel and materiel. The government anticipates a single award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) research and development (R&D) contract with Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion (CPFF/C) Task Orders, an ordering period of seventy-two (72) months, and a maximum ordering amount of approximately $490,000,000. The anticipated deliverables include software, hardware, technical documentation, and technical reports. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this effort is 541715 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees based on the Aircraft, Aircraft Engine, and Engine Parts exception. The government also requires that approximately 20% of proposed personnel be TS/SCI cleared and assigned at the time of award, with graduated increases over time. Foreign Allied Participation will be excluded at the prime contractor level. A technical library relating to the subject area of this acquisition will be made available. Interested parties must request access through AFRL/RI personnel. A Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released during the 1st quarter of CY 2020. The entire solicitation will be issued on the BETA SAM website at https://beta.sam.gov/. The government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the RFP. Technical questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), Donna Toole at (315) 330-3972, donna.toole.1@us.af.mil. Any contractual questions or questions concerning this Presolicitation Notice should be communicated directly to the Contract Specialist, Matthew Zawisza at (315) 330-4922, matthew.zawisza@us.af.mil, or the Contracting Officer, Terrence Lipinski at (315) 330-4510, terrence.lipinski@us.af.mil. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. INDUSTRY DAY: AFRL will be conducting an Industry Day for the C-sUAS acquisition on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Griffiss Institute, 725 Daedalian Dr., Rome NY 13441. The purpose of this meeting is to provide interested companies/entities with an overview of the C-sUAS contract and promote an early exchange of information. Interested parties must register by Monday, December 09, 2019, to gain access to the facility.
AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening Buyer not available
AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening is a Special Notice issued by the DEPT OF DEFENSE, specifically the DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE. The notice is for the establishment of a modern Data Operations (DataOps) solution to support critical national security systems. The objective is to deliver an enduring, secure, robust, efficient, responsive, agile, elastic, and extensible classified DataOps solution. The notice states that AFLCMC is open to the identification of technologies useful for modernizing DataOps for sophisticated security and weapon systems. The notice also mentions that the CSO may result in the award of FAR Part 12 Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) under 10 USC 4022, through Calls via Amendments to the CSO. The notice emphasizes that no proposals or white papers are being requested at this time, and they will be requested via Calls published under the CSO solicitation. AFLCMC is interested in capabilities from all interested vendors, including traditional defense contractors, nontraditional defense contractors, large businesses, small businesses, and research institutions. The notice highlights that many of the critical national security systems operate in varying classification environments, including highly classified environments. The CSO seeks to fund innovative technologies that propose new solutions to expand AFLCMC's capabilities as it relates to modern DataOps Focus Areas. The notice also mentions the Technology Focus Areas, which include Hybrid Cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS; Information Transport; Fielding Operations; Crypto-Net Managements/Commercial Solutions for Classified; Network Operations Center (NOC) / Security Operations Center (SOC); and Help Desk. The notice provides definitions for terms such as CSO with Calls, Open Period Calls, Closed Calls, Areas of Interest/Focus Areas, White Paper, and Prototype Project. It states that the CSO may result in the award of prototype projects and that the Government reserves the right to award a FAR Part 12 contract or an Other Transaction (OT) under 10 U.S.C. 4022 agreement, or no award at all. The notice also mentions that the CSO will have Closed Calls, which can be either a one-step or two-step process, and that AFLCMC is not obligated to make any awards and all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations.
ADVANCED FRAMEWORK FOR SIMULATION, INTEGRATION, AND MODELING FOR THE GREATER ENTERPRISE (AFSIM FORGE) Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is soliciting proposals for the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling for the Greater Enterprise (AFSIM FORGE) under contract FA2391-25-R-B002. This initiative aims to enhance the AFSIM, a critical military simulation framework, by inviting contractors to develop and mature it as an enterprise capability, with a focus on fostering collaboration among users. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical and cost factors, with multiple awards anticipated, and interested parties must submit an "Intent to Propose" by February 21, 2025, with final proposals due by March 10, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Megan Rosebeck at Megan.Rosenbeck@us.af.mil or Logan Hartley at logan.hartley@us.af.mil.
Air Force Operational Commercial Solutions Opening Buyer not available
The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking innovative commercial solutions under the "Air Force Operational Commercial Solutions Opening" at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) in New Jersey. The procurement aims to acquire technologies and services that address capability gaps within the Air Force, with a focus on solutions priced under $30,000, although higher proposals may also be considered. This initiative is crucial for enhancing mission capabilities and operational efficiency, particularly in areas such as logistics, security, and training technologies. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals electronically by September 30, 2025, and can reach out to the 87 CONS CSO Team at 87CONS.CSO.Team@us.af.mil for further information.