DigiCert or Alternatives - Request for Information

SOL #: FA830726RB031Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3IN

SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7007, United States

Place of Performance

San Antonio, TX

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

Application Development Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Consisting Of Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packages Associated With Application Development Projects. (7A20)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3fd18ad4a726420d8ec5636a2a39c293/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 9, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 (AFLCMC) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought to identify commercial software solutions for Platform One (P1). This RFI seeks capabilities for creating and maintaining software threat models, secure, compliant code, and end-to-end security via Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates within a cloud environment for USAF DevSecOps. The government anticipates a potential contract award from this RFI. Responses are due February 19, 2026.

Scope of Work

This RFI seeks commercial software solutions to support the United States Air Force (USAF) Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) within a cloud environment. Key requirements include:

Software for creating and maintaining software threat models and secure, compliant code.
End-to-end security via PKI and digital certificates for the Platform One (P1) software environment.
Support for secure communication via SSL certificates meeting DoD PKI Interoperability program standards.
Features for continuous authorization to operate (cATO), compliance with virtualization, public cloud, and container environments.
Automation with real-time compliance and security features, policy, visibility, and administrative guardrails.
Built-in compliance templates for hardening virtual machine and containerized environments. The RFI is specifically interested in alternative software solutions, not those already in use.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
Anticipated Contract Structure: Base year + up to four one-year options (offerors should specify willingness).
Set-Aside: None specified.
Response Due: February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
Published: February 5, 2026
Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office: FA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3IN
Place of Performance: San Antonio, TX

Submission & Evaluation

This RFI may result in a contract award to the best value offeror, potentially without discussions, under FAR Part 12 (commercial products/services) with possible application of FAR Part 13, 14, or 15 procedures. Interested vendors must submit responses using the attached "Requirements Capability Sheet" excel file, ensuring all three tabs are completed. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the solicitation for amendments. The government will not pay for proposal preparation costs.