Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is for planning purposes to assess industry capabilities for the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Operations and Support (O&S). The government is seeking information to determine acquisition strategy, including whether the effort will be unrestricted or a small business set-aside, and potential contract vehicles. Responses are not offers and will not be used to form a binding contract. Participation does not guarantee future involvement.

• Program Management/Systems Engineering
• Upgrades and Modifications (e.g., Concurrency Upgrades, Training Enhancements)
• Training Systems Support (e.g., Contractor Logistics Support [CLS], Training System Support Center [TSSC])
• Instructional Services
• Products
• Design Concept and Prototype Development
• Interoperability
• Qualification and Test

The JSE is a government-owned, physics-based computer environment for simultaneous interactions between manned aircraft simulators and virtual entities. It supports training operations and product support at two main sites: Joint Integrated Test and Training Center (JITTC) at Nellis AFB, NV, and JITTC at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. The program aims to provide a virtual battlespace for aircraft testing and training, integrating core software capabilities (JSE Technical Baseline - JTB) with various platforms.

• JSE Technical Baseline (JTB): Core government-owned software components for modeling and simulation.

• JSE Platform Package (JPP): Software to interface JTB with Blue Force Platforms.

• Blue Force Platforms: Operator-in-the-loop simulators for friendly forces (e.g., F-35, F-22).

• Red Force Platforms: Virtual threats (e.g., Virtual Air Threat Systems - VATS).

• Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) Gateway: For real-time platform-level wargaming.

• Anticipated contract commencement: 4th Quarter of CY27.

• Period of Performance: 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods.

• Anticipated CLINs: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Incentive Firm (FPIF), and Cost Reimbursable.

• Responses are for capability assessment only, not proposals.

• Direct and concise responses are preferred; marketing material is insufficient.

• Responses limited to ten 8.5"x11" pages (Word or PDF).

• File naming convention: <> <> RFI Response.

• Proprietary information should be marked.

• Response Due Date: 10 April 2026, 11:59 PM EST.

• Government will consider a Small Business Set-Aside if sufficient interest and capability are demonstrated by two or more small businesses capable of performing at least 50% of the effort.

• Buyer: Matthew Mercer (matthew.mercer.5@us.af.mil)

• Contracting Officer: Elizabeth Moles (elizabeth.moles@us.af.mil)

• Program Manager: John Kovacic (john.kovacic@us.af.mil)

• Logistics Management Specialist: Gregory Zele (gregory.zele@us.af.mil)

• The RFI requests detailed information on company capabilities, experiences, teaming arrangements, and potential risks related to JSE O&S.