Enterprise Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) Request for Information (RFI)
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 (AFLCMC, RSO) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for an Enterprise Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) solution. This RFI seeks innovative solutions, estimated costs, and timelines to implement a single IETM that meets the HAF/A4L Enterprise IETM Framework. The goal is to standardize technical data acquisition, publishing, and sustainment across both next-generation and legacy platforms, addressing current siloed approaches, improving logistics integration, and realizing cost savings.
Purpose & Background
Currently, technical data management is fragmented across individual program offices, leading to integration challenges, decreased data integrity, and stifled enterprise-level standardization. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO), aims to identify a common technology solution to overcome these pain points. This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes to understand the technical feasibility and cost implications of a unified IETM system.
Scope of Information Sought
The Air Force is seeking information on an IETM Viewer and Common Source Database (CSDB) solution compliant with the HAF/A4L Enterprise IETM Framework. Key requirements include:
- Platform Support: Solutions must accommodate both "next-generation platforms" (IL-6 environment) and "legacy platforms" (IL-4 or IL-5 environment).
- Functionality: Support modularity, maintain consistent user interface, enable data import/export via modern APIs, and accommodate various S1000D versions/schemas.
- Framework Compliance: The IETM Viewer must be compatible with S1000D standards and Air Force networks, offering features like role-based access, search, multimedia support, and advanced capabilities such as voice commands and redlining.
- Content Management System (CMS): The solution should address CMS requirements for storage, access control, cybersecurity compliance, cloud compatibility, and object history retention. Respondents should specify if CMS is included in their technical scope and if it's severable.
- Interoperability: The system must integrate with various Air Force systems (supply, maintenance, engineering data) and adhere to a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit unclassified white papers, not exceeding 10 pages, by February 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. White papers should include:
- Administrative information (company details, CAGE code, POC).
- Recommended approaches, system architecture, and descriptions.
- Feasibility of modifications, estimated timelines for development/deployment (including cloud environments).
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for both next-generation and legacy platforms.
- Description of experience in cloud application development, AFNET accreditation, CMMC compliance, ATO acquisition, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools/practices.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Questions Due: February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: January 23, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue one. The U.S. Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI. All submissions become U.S. Government property.