Distributed LVC Integration and Cross-Facility Connectivity Architecture
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 96th Test Systems Squadron (96 TSSQ), under the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a Distributed Live–Virtual–Constructive (LVC) Integration and Cross-Facility Connectivity Architecture. This RFI seeks industry feedback and technical insight to enable secure, synchronized, and scalable data exchange across the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR). Responses are due May 15, 2026.
Purpose and Background
The Government aims to modernize test and simulation activities across EGTTR, moving from isolated, facility-specific configurations to a unified, secure, and scalable architecture. This architecture will support distributed LVC connectivity, time-synchronized data distribution, multi-domain access control, configuration management, monitoring, and interoperability with existing systems. The RFI is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide details on:
- Technical Approach: Proposed architecture for distributed LVC integration, methods for timing/synchronization, data distribution, multi-domain access control, configuration management, and integration with existing systems.
- Demonstrated Capability & Past Performance: Verifiable past performance in distributed test/LVC environments, evidence of technical maturity (minimum TRL 7, objective TRL 8), objective performance metrics, deployment history, and points of contact.
- Vendor Qualifications: Corporate experience, technical staff qualifications, cybersecurity maturity, and cross-domain experience.
- Risks, Dependencies, and Assumptions: Technical risks, dependencies, and cybersecurity considerations.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): Cost bands for prototype, integration, and sustainment, along with schedule assumptions.
Response Requirements
Responses must adhere to specific page limits and structure:
- Core Response (10 pages maximum): Executive Summary (1 pg), Technical Approach (5 pgs), Requirements Traceability Matrix (2 pgs), Risks and Assumptions (1 pg), ROM Cost and Schedule (1 pg).
- Optional Attachments (10 pages/slides maximum): Diagrams, timing analysis, data flow models, etc.
- Optional Slide Deck (15 slides maximum).
- Mandatory System-of-Interest (SoI) Isolation Rule: Only components relevant to the distributed LVC integration architecture should be described; other content must be in an appendix.
Non-Responsive Criteria
Responses will be deemed non-responsive if they: fail to meet TRL 7, lack verifiable past performance, offer only conceptual capabilities, fail to isolate the SoI, provide marketing content, exceed page limits, or omit required sections.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: Goulds, FL
Submission Instructions
Submissions should be sent electronically to Mr. Anthony Aldrich at 96TSSQ.RNXT.RNXTRFI@US.AF.MIL. The cover page must include administrative information such as company name, POC details, CAGE code, business size status, and foreign-owned status. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.