Comprehensive Flight Operations Management Application
ID: RFI_FLIGHTOPS_01Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e958704dfd504bc3a095c2e3502e3390/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for a Comprehensive Flight Operations Management Application through a Sources Sought notice. This procurement aims to identify potential vendors capable of providing advanced software solutions that enhance flight operations management, which is critical for ensuring efficient and effective air force operations. The application will support various operational needs at Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts, emphasizing the importance of reliable and innovative technology in military aviation. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to Charles Gill at charles.gill.2@us.af.mil or 781-225-9132, or Ashley Blaess at ashley.blaess@us.af.mil or 401-662-2803 for further information.

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    Flight Ops Market Research RFI.pdf
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is soliciting information through a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the development of a comprehensive flight operations management application. This initiative aims to enhance workflows and resource utilization in both peacetime and wartime contexts. The goal is to deploy software that adheres to Agile, DevSecOps, and Lean product management principles while enabling efficient operations, training, scheduling, and data management across various Air Force and joint units. Key objectives include improving personnel management, operations, resource tracking, and training capabilities, alongside ensuring compliance with standards and cybersecurity regulations. Interested contractors are invited to showcase their capabilities relevant to the outlined requirements and provide insights that may refine acquisition strategies. The RFI specifies a structured response format with detailed inquiries covering aspects like product capabilities, integration potential, and design methodologies. Responses need to be submitted by April 4, 2025, with particular emphasis on unclassified and non-proprietary information. This request does not commit the Air Force to any procurement or funding at this stage, serving primarily as a market research tool to gauge industry readiness and innovative solutions.
    Flight Ops Market Research RFI Update 10Mar2025.pdf
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market insight for a comprehensive flight operations management application aimed at optimizing resources for both peacetime and wartime operations. This research seeks to refine requirements and explore industry capabilities, with submissions due by April 7, 2025; responses will inform future acquisition strategies but do not obligate the government to solicit bids. Interested contractors must provide non-proprietary information, and proprietary data must be properly identified if submitted, as the RFI does not guarantee contract awards or require financial compensation for responses.
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