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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) Support

Issuing Agency:DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (Ohio)

Solicitation ID:sam_0709c0785eee4a019fc2e8bab5759ce6

Standard Labor WagesSBE/DVBE Preference
Estimated ValueValue TBD
Response Deadline6/15/2026
Original Sourcesamgov

RFP Description

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Introduction: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of Small Business firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 541715, Exception 1. The requested services will support the Air Force Research Labs IT enterprise in their mission to enable collaboration between various labs and sites including partner (contractor and academic institution) sites. Description of the Requirement: The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) requires a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of professionals to provide comprehensive program management, engineering, and administrative support. This program is designed to facilitate rapid technological advancements while ensuring rigorous adherence to Air Force regulatory standards, complex test planning, and mission-critical initiatives like the Annual Commanders Challenge. The contractor shall provide personnel with the necessary training, experience levels, and security clearances that are required. Classification Level Contractors must at a minimum possess a Top-Secret security clearance to support program requirements. Anticipated Procurement Approach: Small Business Set a Side Capability Statements: Request interested parties submit capability statements that demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements outlined in this notice and relevant performance work statement. Small Business Set-Aside Information: NAICS Code: 541715 Size Standard: 1,500 employees Instructions for Responding: Provide your approach to addressing each section of the tasks as outlined in the attached performance work statement, explain your capability level (explain depth of understanding of the requirement and relevant experience), provide information on your intentions for subcontracting any part of the requirement, past relevant contract performance, identify key personnel, provide information on experience maintaining personnel with the appropriate credentials and security clearances, and a transition plan. Contractors must include the following information: Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. Identification as a small U.S. business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. Company CAGE Code and/or DUNS Number. In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Responses are limited to 7 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Point of Contact: The provided point of contact can address questions or concerns related to the notice to Stefan Mason at - Stephan.Mason.2@us.af.mil. Submission Deadline Responses should be emailed to Stefan Mason at Stephan.Mason.2@us.af.mil no later than, 15 June 2026 @ 1200 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Travis C. McCullough through email. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION.

How to Win This Contract

This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in Ohio. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (Ohio). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 6/15/2026.

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