Modeling, Simulation, & Integration
ID: HNJJ_RFI_MSIType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2057 AFLCMC HNJKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-1700, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force's Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is seeking qualified contractors to support Modeling, Simulation, and Integration (MS&I) work in a multi-level security environment. The primary objective is to identify facilities capable of conducting high-fidelity virtual real-time simulations that support Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) objectives, with a focus on both manned and unmanned systems across various scenarios. This initiative is crucial for the Department of Defense to evaluate current and future kill-chain architectures, ensuring that all events can be centralized in one secure location. Interested parties must respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by February 7, 2025, detailing their capabilities and qualifications, with inquiries directed to Michael Clark at michael.clark.76@us.af.mil or Trevor Sullivan at trevor.sullivan.3@us.af.mil.

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    The Department of the Air Force's Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore potential contractors for supporting Modeling, Simulation, and Integration (MS&I) work in a multi-level security environment. This RFI, not a solicitation for proposals, seeks qualified sources that can provide high-fidelity virtual real-time simulations as part of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) capabilities. Key requirements include the ability to operate in a secure environment for simultaneous events while managing detailed simulation scenarios with unmanned and manned systems. Responses should outline facilities' capabilities for space, security, virtualization, and support for various military operations. The document emphasizes the need for compliance with specific security standards, provision of technical support for weapons systems, and adaptation to organizational schedules. Interested parties must respond by February 7, 2025, outlining their qualifications and capabilities. This RFI serves to guide the government's acquisition strategy and assess the prospects for collaboration with industry partners, without implicating budgetary commitments at this stage.
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