C3M Enterprise Hardware Procurement Methodologies & Contract Structuring
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Airspace Mission Planning Division (C3M) at Hanscom AFB, MA, has issued a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI seeks industry feedback on C3M's enterprise hardware procurement methodologies and contract structuring. The primary goal is to maximize industry participation, mitigate supply chain volatility, reduce pricing uncertainties, and evaluate alternative contract structures. Responses are due by July 08, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. The Government aims to gather unclassified information to identify best practices for hardware procurements. Key objectives include:
- Maximizing industry participation in C3M's hardware procurements.
- Identifying best practices to mitigate supply chain volatility risks.
- Reducing unnecessary pricing uncertainties for both the Government and potential offerors.
- Assessing various contract structure alternatives.
Key Areas of Interest for Feedback
The RFI specifically requests feedback on:
- Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) for Volatile Memory: Impact of market fluctuations, current handling of pricing volatility, and the viability/preferred type of Fixed-Price contract with EPA.
- Evaluation Articles and Contract Structuring: Whether removing evaluation article requirements prior to award would encourage participation, impact of unit quantity changes, feedback on initial award for evaluation articles with completed units as an option, and recommended structures to minimize technical risk while ensuring fair compensation.
- General Hardware Procurement Methodology: Whether products requiring military-standard testing/certification are considered commercial, commercial best practices for time/cost savings, and recommended structural or methodological changes to C3M's hardware procurement program.
Submission Details
- Deadline: July 08, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
- Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), maximum 5 one-sided pages (excluding cover page), standard font and margins.
- Content: Responses must address all Areas of Interest and questions, organized accordingly. Submissions must be unclassified.
- Points of Contact: Brenna Gonsalves (brenna.gonsalves@us.af.mil) and Christopher O'Neil (christopher.oneil.15@us.af.mil).
Important Notes
This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs. No classified, proprietary, or trade secret information should be submitted. All submissions become Government property.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: July 08, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: June 16, 2026