NEW - Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution & Delivery (SPEED) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "Closed Call AOL Data Science Capability and Framework" (FA8903-26-S-C001 SPEED CSO). It clarifies requirements, submission procedures, and eligibility criteria for potential bidders.

• Security Clearance: While a SECRET FCL is not required for submission, personnel handling classified materials will need a Tier 3 clearance. If a submission does not meet this requirement during selection, it will not be eligible for award. Some staff may need a secret clearance prior to submission.

• Submission Format: Submissions must be in video format, with one video per subsection (up to 6 subsections). A consolidated "all-in-one" video is not acceptable at this time. The video length is limited to 5 minutes per subsection.

• Data Scope: The focus is on data consistency, discoverability, and sharing across systems, not copying data. The intent is to leverage current data platforms for best practices in discovery and sharing.

• Environments: Solutions must operate in both NIPR and SIPR environments.

• Remote Access: Currently, the focus is on CONUS support, with remote access primarily for CONUS personnel.

• Cloud Providers: The government is focused on multi-cloud strategies for data redundancy and high availability, specifically mentioning VAULT, War Data Platform, and Envision.

• Subsections: There are 6 subsections for Area of Interest, not 7 as a numbering omission might suggest. Each subsection requires its own video submission.

• ROM Cost Estimate: For non-commercial solutions, a ROM cost estimate can be used in place of commercial pricing within the video submission.

• Submission Method: Video submissions are mandatory for each subsection. Vendors must adhere to the specified video length and format.

• Deadlines: The government is not currently granting extensions for preparing multiple video submissions.

• Eligibility: Failure to meet security clearance requirements for personnel handling classified materials can lead to ineligibility for award.

Area of Interest (AoI) / Solicitation

This Area of Interest (AoI), issued under the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), seeks innovative technologies, processes, or methods to modernize the Air Force Civil Engineer (AFCEC) legacy Civil Engineer (CE) Information Technology (IT) portfolio. The goal is to implement secure, cloud-ready architecture, comprehensive data modernization, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled analytics to enhance installation readiness, resilience, and data-driven decision-making.

Solutions should focus on:

• Modernizing legacy applications (refactoring, re-platforming, re-hosting, replacement).
• Data modernization, integration, and migration for enterprise analytics.
• Reducing IT duplication and increasing interoperability.
• Optimizing system interfaces and workflows.
• Enabling secure cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Application sustainment and continuous improvement using Agile and DevSecOps.
• Improving installation readiness and mission support.
• Enhancing data accessibility and decision quality.
• Reducing system sustainment costs and technical debt.
• Enabling continuous modernization and future AI integration.

Specific technical capabilities required include:

• Cybersecurity & Risk Management Framework (RMF) expertise.

• Full lifecycle software engineering and development for existing applications.

• Functional and business systems analysis to bridge user needs and technical teams.

• AI, machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics enablement.

• Re-engineering of three SharePoint databases into a single, consolidated web application.

• Platform development and deployment of a secure Student Records and Certification Management Platform.

• The document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value.

• This AoI is not an obligation to award a contract.

• Interested parties are encouraged to review the full SPEED CSO for submission and evaluation details.

• A Spiral 1 white paper brief must be submitted via email by 5:00 P.M. (CST) on 10 March 2026.

• Late submissions will be discarded and not evaluated.

• Small business vendors are specifically encouraged to demonstrate experience.

• Vendors are expected to be cleared for Secret and require access to EMASS.

• Ability to travel CONUS is required.

• The AoI is issued under the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening FA890326SC001.

• Authority is derived from the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022.

• Vendors must adhere to various Air Force and DoD directives and policies regarding cloud, data, and AI.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Area of Interest (AoI) seeks innovative solutions to develop a framework for data orchestration and advanced analytics to enhance data-driven decision-making for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC). The goal is to empower end-users to create data-driven solutions that improve efficiency, decision-making, and provide actionable insights for operational mission objectives. This involves integrating existing government data platforms and applying advanced analytics, AI/ML, and automation.

• Data Orchestration & Integration: Integrate multiple government data platforms (Envision, VAULT, Advana, UDL) and potentially external sources. Develop automated data pipelines for real-time insights.

• Advanced Analytics & Decision Support: Develop AI/ML models, optimization algorithms, and simulations for areas like infrastructure management and asset management. Implement real-time decision support tools with interactive visualizations.

• Data Quality & Governance: Implement a comprehensive data governance framework ensuring accuracy, integrity, and security. Conduct data audits and implement data lineage tracking.

• Cloud Integration & Scalability: Provide cloud-based solutions for data storage, management, and analytics. Develop cloud-based data visualization tools.

• Automation & Process Improvement: Develop automated workflows to streamline data processing and reporting, aiming for at least a 30% reduction in manual effort. Integrate automated error detection systems.

• Performance Metrics & Reporting: Develop and maintain performance metrics to assess data science initiatives. Produce regular status reports and potentially dynamic dashboards.

• The document does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value.

• Submission: A "Spiral 1 Video Solutions Brief" must be submitted via email by 5:00 PM CDT on 12 MAR 2026. The subject line must be "Data Science Capability and Framework".

• Evaluation: The document does not detail specific evaluation criteria but encourages interested parties to review the "SPEED CSO in its entirety" for submission and evaluation process information.

• Contractors must register and maintain an account with the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Personnel security clearances (Tier 1 minimum, Tier 3 for classified materials) and facility security clearances (Secret minimum) are required for classified or sensitive work.

• Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is required.

• AFIMSC is not obligated to issue a Request for Proposal or make an award.

• This AoI is not an authorization to begin performance; any work requires a written directive or contractual document.

• The authority for this AoI is derived from the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening FA890326SC001.

• Points of Contact are provided for questions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a "STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION & DELIVERY (SPEED)" Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) by the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC). The CSO aims to competitively procure innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide technological advancements. It utilizes a streamlined acquisition process based on FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures, allowing for awards to both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors.

• The CSO is an "Open, Blanket CSO with Area of Interest (Aol) Calls" running from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030.

• AFIMSC components will post Aol Calls during the CSO Open Period.

• Each Aol Call will specify the terms and conditions for the commodity or service sought.

• The CSO process may involve a multi-spiraled approach: Spiral 1 (Solution Video or Written Solution Brief), Spiral 2 (Presentation/Pitch/Demo), and Spiral 3 (Commercial Solution Proposal).

• Spiral 1 submissions (video or brief) must address: Defining the Problem, Accelerating the Mission, Advancing the State of the Art, and Business Model.

• Videos must be HD 1920x1080, under 1.0 GB, .mp4 format, Rec709 or sRGB color space, and no longer than five minutes. They must not contain restrictive markings beyond a copyright notice.

• Written Solution Briefs are limited to five pages (12-point font) or 15 slides and must include company information, an executive summary, technology concept, and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price.

• Contracts awarded under this CSO will be fixed-price, potentially including fixed-price incentive fee contracts.

• The period of performance for individual awards will be addressed in each Aol Call.

• The Air Force anticipates funding multiple agreements during the Open Period.

• Spiral 1 submissions are evaluated based on responsiveness to the Aol, technical merit, and price/affordability.

• Submissions are rated as Highly Recommended, Selectable, or Not Selectable.

• Companies may be invited to subsequent spirals (Spiral 2 or 3) based on evaluation results.

• Technical proposals will be evaluated for merit, risk, schedule realism, and price fairness/reasonableness.

• This is a full and open acquisition, considering all interested vendors, including small businesses and non-traditional contractors.

• Foreign-owned firms are asked to notify the Contracting POC before responding.

• All submittals must be UNCLASSIFIED unless otherwise specified.

• Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM to receive an award.

• The government reserves the right to award some, all, or none of the proposals.

• Amendments to the CSO will be posted through SAM.gov.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Closed Area of Interest (Aol)" for the SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA800325SC001. It solicits proposals for a prototype solution or "Spiral 2" for rapid, on-demand generation of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)-compliant facility packages in the field, referred to as "UFC Design Kits (UDKs)". The goal is to reduce the current lengthy process for generating these packages.

• Opportunity: Seeks innovative technology, process, or method for generating UFC-compliant facility packages quickly (under 2 hours).
• Key Capability: The solution must be usable offline and capable of incorporating site data. Optional features include integration with existing Air Force systems and automated updates to UFC standards.
• System Requirements: Must be compatible with Air Force computing environments, adhere to cybersecurity standards, and be easily deployable and hardened for field use. Specific RMF (Risk Management Framework) implementation is required.
• Submission: A "Spiral 2 Presentation/Pitch/Demo Basis of Evaluation" along with proposed cost for a future prototype is required. Submissions must be scheduled with the POC by 5:00 P.M. (CDT) on February 26, 2026.
• Constraints: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
• Note: This Aol is not a guarantee of a contract award; all awards are subject to funding and negotiations. It does not authorize performance or obligate the government for costs incurred.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Area of Interest (AoI) is issued by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) to solicit innovative solutions for a scalable, open architecture framework for autonomous beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations of multiple unmanned systems. The goal is to provide end-users with vital multi-domain operational mission data and capability to sense, make sense, and/or act. This effort aligns with Department of the Air Force and CDAO guidance and is essential for improving installation readiness, resilience, lifecycle management, and data-driven decision-making for Air Force installations. It focuses on modernizing legacy operations and programs while enabling responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities.

• Integrated Installation-Wide Planning & Coordination: Enable all USAF installation functional organizations, operators, airspace authorities, and unmanned assets (SUAS, ASV, UGV) to eliminate siloed execution and improve mission efficiency, safety, and compliance.

• Autonomous, Scalable Unmanned Operations (BOAR) Framework: Allow a minimal number of operators to control and manage maximum numbers of unmanned air, surface, and ground vehicles through automated mission execution, autonomous teaming, and swarm-capable operations.

• Automated Mission Management & Workforce Optimization: Automate mission planning, platform selection, flight rotations, and launch triggers to reduce approval timelines, optimize asset utilization, and ease manpower constraints.

• Aerospace Deconfliction & Airspace Integration: Provide automated airspace deconfliction by generating and submitting flight volumes and telemetry through CLUE, integrating data into a Common Operating Picture (TAK).

• Sensor, Vehicle, and System Agnostic Architecture: Deliver an open, non-proprietary, standards-based system (e.g., MAVLink, IEEE, MIL-STD compliance) that integrates with existing USAF systems (TAK, UAS Tool, CLUE, FS-sUADS, IROC), allowing flexibility across platforms, sensors, and vendors.

• This is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) AoI. The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not detailed in this document.

• Submission: A Spiral 1 Written Solutions Brief must be submitted via email to the POCs listed in paragraph 6.0.

• Deadline: 24 FEB 2026, 5:00 P.M. (CDT).

• Evaluation: Responses received after the deadline will be discarded and not evaluated.

• Vendors must be cleared for access to government systems and networks requiring a Government Common Access Card.

• Vendors will require necessary permitting and licensing to operate on federal properties and must obtain proper clearance for the operation and testing of unmanned assets.

• This AoI is not an authorization to begin performance and does not obligate the Government for any costs incurred.

• The authority for this AoI is derived from the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening FA800325SC0001, dated 16 September 2025, and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022.

• The Government reserves the right to modify the requirements of this AoI.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Area of Interest (AoI), issued under the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), seeks innovative solutions to modernize the Air Force Civil Engineer (CE) Information Technology (IT) portfolio. The effort aims to implement secure, cloud-ready architecture, execute comprehensive data modernization, and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled analytics to enhance installation readiness, resilience, and data-driven decision-making for Air Force installations. This aligns with Department of the Air Force (DAF) and Department of War (DoW) enterprise strategies.

• Modernization of legacy applications (refactoring, re-platforming, re-hosting, replacement).

• Data modernization, integration, and migration for enterprise analytics.

• Reducing internal IT duplication and increasing interoperability/data integration.

• Optimizing system interfaces and workflows.

• Enabling secure cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.

• Application sustainment and continuous improvement using Agile and DevSecOps practices.

• Comprehensive cybersecurity support, including RMF process, A&A, and vulnerability management.

• Full lifecycle software engineering and development for existing applications.

• Functional and business systems analysis to bridge user needs and technical development.

• AI, machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics capabilities for predictive analytics, intelligent automation, data-driven decision support, and natural language processing.

• Solutions must be secure, explainable, auditable, and responsible.

• Integration with systems such as ERPIMS, IIT, AFCEC Portal, Administrative-IR, RDM&S.

• This is an AoI under a CSO, not an obligation to award a contract. Awards are subject to appropriateness, usefulness, funding, and successful negotiation.

• Interested parties are encouraged to review the full SPEED CSO for submission and evaluation details.

• A Spiral 1 white paper brief must be submitted via email by 5:00 P.M. (CST) on 24 February 2026.

• Spiral 3 written solution briefs will be submitted later (details in full CSO).

• Focus on solutions from small businesses.

• Vendors must be cleared for Secret and require access to EMASS and government systems/networks (requiring a Common Access Card).

• Ability to travel CONUS is required.

• The AoI is "Closed - 26 – 02".

• The authority for this AoI is derived from AFIMSC SPEED CSO FA800325SC001, dated 16 September 2025.

• Points of Contact: Christine Zogbi (christine.zogbi.1@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Michael Grasso (michael.grasso.3@us.af.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Area of Interest (Aol) seeks innovative solutions for a scalable, open architecture framework for autonomous beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations of multiple unmanned systems. The goal is to provide end users with vital multi-domain operational mission data and capability to sense, make sense, and/or act through the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This effort aims to modernize legacy operations and programs, enabling the use of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities.

• Integrated Planning & Coordination: Create a system for all USAF installation functional organizations, operators, airspace authorities, and unmanned assets (SUAS, ASV, UGV) to eliminate siloed execution and improve mission efficiency, safety, and compliance.

• Autonomous Framework: Develop a scalable framework enabling a minimal number of operators to control and manage maximum numbers of unmanned air, surface, and ground vehicles through automated mission execution, autonomous teaming, and swarm-capable operations.

• Automated Mission Management: Establish automated mission planning, platform selection, flight rotations, and launch triggers to reduce approval timelines and optimize asset utilization.

• Aerospace Deconfliction & Integration: Provide automated airspace deconfliction by generating and submitting flight volumes and telemetry through CLUE, integrating operational data into a Common Operating Picture (TAK).

• Sensor, Vehicle, and System Agnostic Architecture: Deliver an open, non-proprietary, standards-based system (e.g., MAVLink, IEEE, MIL-STD compliance) that integrates with existing USAF systems.

• This Aol is issued under the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening (FA800325SC0001).

• The Government is not obligated to issue a request for proposal or make an award.

• Submission: A Spiral 1 Written Solutions Brief must be submitted via e-mail by 5:00 P.M. (CDT) on 24 FEB 2006.

• Evaluation: Submissions received after the deadline will be discarded and not evaluated.

• Vendors are expected to be cleared for access to government systems and networks requiring a Government Common Access Card.

• Vendors will require necessary permitting and licensing for federal properties and proper clearance for operation and testing of unmanned assets.

• The authority for this Aol is derived from the AFIMSC SPEED CSO, Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022, and Class Deviation 2022-00007.

• ACC-RRAD reserves the right to modify the requirements of this Aol.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an Area of Interest (AoI) issued under the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Business Systems Modernization. The AFCEC seeks innovative solutions to modernize its legacy Civil Engineer (CE) Information Technology (IT) portfolio. The effort aims to implement secure, cloud-ready architecture, execute comprehensive data modernization, and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled analytics to enhance installation readiness, resilience, and data-driven decision-making.

• Modernization of legacy applications (refactoring, re-platforming, re-hosting, replacement).

• Data modernization, integration, and migration for enterprise analytics.

• Reduction of internal IT duplication and increased interoperability/data integration.

• System interface and workflow optimization.

• Secure cloud or hybrid-cloud enablement.

• Application sustainment and continuous improvement using Agile and DevSecOps practices.

• Comprehensive cybersecurity support, including RMF process, A&A, vulnerability management, and security engineering.

• Full lifecycle support for existing applications (sustainment, maintenance, minor modernization).

• Functional and business systems analysis to bridge user needs and technical development.

• AI, machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics enablement for predictive analytics, intelligent automation, data-driven decision support, and natural language processing.

• Integration with specific systems including ERPIMS, IIT, AFCEC Portal, Administrative-IR, and RDM&S.

• This is an AoI, not a request for proposal or an obligation to make an award.

• Awards are subject to appropriateness, usefulness, funding, and successful negotiations.

• The Government will issue a written directive or contractual document prior to commencement of activities.

• Interested parties are encouraged to review the full SPEED CSO for submission and evaluation details.

• A Spiral 1 white paper brief must be submitted via email by 5:00 P.M. (CST) on 24 February 2026.

• Spiral 3 written solution briefs will be evaluated after the specified due date and time.

• Interested small business vendors are specifically targeted.

• Vendors must be cleared for Secret and have access to EMASS.

• Access to government systems and networks is required, necessitating a Government Common Access Card.

• Ability to travel CONUS is required.

• Questions may be sent to Christine Zogbi (christine.zogbi.1@us.af.mil).

• Contracting Officer: Michael Grasso (michael.grasso.3@us.af.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Area of Interest (AoI), issued under the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), seeks innovative solutions to modernize the Air Force Civil Engineer (AFCEC) legacy Civil Engineer (CE) Information Technology (IT) portfolio. The effort aims to implement secure, cloud-ready architecture, execute comprehensive data modernization, and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled analytics to enhance installation readiness, resilience, and data-driven decision-making.

• Modernization of legacy applications (refactoring, re-platforming, re-hosting, replacement).

• Data modernization, integration, and migration for enterprise analytics.

• Reduction of internal IT duplication and increased interoperability/data integration.

• System interface and workflow optimization.

• Secure cloud or hybrid-cloud enablement.

• Application sustainment and continuous improvement using Agile and DevSecOps practices.

• Comprehensive cybersecurity support, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) expertise, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Security Engineering.

• Full lifecycle support for existing applications, focusing on sustainment, maintenance, and minor modernization.

• Functional and business systems analysis to bridge the gap between user needs and technical teams.

• AI, machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics capabilities for predictive analytics, intelligent automation, data-driven decision support, and natural language processing.

• Solutions must be secure, explainable, auditable, and responsible.

• Support for systems including ERPIMS, IIT, AFCEC Portal, Administrative-IR, RDM&S, and other CE IT IEO-managed systems.

• This is an AoI under the AFIMSC SPEED CSO. The government is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award.

• Any resulting contract will be a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer.

• Submission: A Spiral 1 white paper brief via email.

• Subject Line: "Air Force Civil Engineering Center Business Systems Modernization"

• Deadline: 5:00 P.M. (CST) on 14 March 2026.

• Responses received after the deadline will be discarded and not evaluated.

• Interested parties are encouraged to review the full SPEED CSO for submission and evaluation details.

• Interested small business vendors are encouraged to apply.

• Vendors must be cleared for Secret and have access to EMASS.

• Access to government systems and networks requires a Government Common Access Card.

• Ability to travel CONUS is required.

• Questions may be sent to Christine Zogbi (christine.zogbi.1@us.af.mil).

• Contracting Officer: Michael Grasso (michael.grasso.3@us.af.mil).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for the "Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution & Delivery (SPEED)" initiative by the Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC). The CSO aims to competitively procure innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide technological advancements. It utilizes a streamlined acquisition process authorized by DFARS Subpart 212.70, resulting in FAR-based contracts under Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors are eligible.

• The CSO is an "Open, Blanket CSO with Area of Interest (AoI) Calls." AFIMSC components will post AoI Calls during the CSO Open Period.

• Submissions are processed in spirals:

  • Spiral 1: Submission of a solution video (max 5 minutes, HD 1920x1080, .mp4, under 1.0gb) or a written solution brief (max 5 pages or 15 slides). Submissions must define the problem, accelerate the mission, advance the state of the art, and describe the business model. No proprietary pricing is requested at this stage.
  • Spiral 2: Presentation/Pitch/Demo to demonstrate technical and business viability. May include a rough order of magnitude (ROM) price and notional schedule.
  • Spiral 3: Invitation to Propose (ItP) for a written proposal and negotiation of terms and conditions.

• Specific requirements for each AoI Call will be detailed in the Call itself.

• Contract type will be fixed-price, potentially including fixed-price incentive fee contracts.

• The CSO Open Period is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030. The Ordering Period may extend up to 12 months beyond the CSO Open Period end date.

• Period of Performance for individual awards will vary and be addressed in each AoI Call.

• Spiral 1: Evaluated based on responsiveness to the AoI, technical merit, and price/affordability (ROM for briefs). Ratings: Highly Recommended, Selectable, Not Selectable.

• Spiral 2: Evaluated on relevancy, technical merit, uniqueness, technical risk/maturity, ROM risk, schedule risk, business viability, and IP risk.

• Spiral 3: Technical and Price Proposals will be evaluated for acceptability and fair/reasonable pricing.

• All communications must be UNCLASSIFIED via email to the listed POCs.

• Full and open acquisition, considering all interested vendors, including small businesses and non-traditional contractors.

• Foreign-owned firms should notify the Contracting POC.

• Amendments and Calls will be issued via www.sam.gov.

• Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM prior to award.

• Dialogue with the Government does not constitute a commitment to fund or award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines an Area of Interest (AOi) for a strategic modernization initiative to reimagine the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Information Technology (IT) portfolio. The goal is to become an agile IT acquisition enabler, aligning with Department of the Air Force (DAF) CIO strategy to support global Air Force, Joint Service, and Federal partner operations in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. This initiative is part of the AFIMSC SPEED Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA800325SC0001.

• IT Portfolio Application Rationalization: Consolidate and/or eliminate redundant or ineffective IT systems, services, or products to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

• Alignment with Strategic Priorities: Ensure IT investments align with DoD and DAF strategic priorities and the CE IT IEO mission.

• Enhanced Governance & Decision-Making: Establish governance processes for efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decisions.

• Centralization: Leverage centralization for cost savings (e.g., software license management).

• Enterprise Visibility of IT Investments: Achieve full-cost visibility and eliminate "shadow IT".

• Scalable IT Capabilities: Deliver future-ready, secure, and effective IT solutions.

• Data Maturity: Treat data as a strategic asset, improve data quality, and posture data for AI/ML automation.

• Foster Innovation: Provide Artificial Intelligence capability, IT acquisition and cybersecurity expertise, hosting, and interoperability.

• This is an Area of Interest (AOi) under the AFIMSC SPEED CSO FA800325SC0001.

• The government is not obligated to issue an RFP or make an award.

• Awards are subject to fund availability and successful negotiations.

• Submission: A Spiral 1 white paper brief must be submitted via email by 5:00 P.M. (CST) on November 1, 2025.

• Subject Line: "Optimizing AFCEC Civil Engineer IT Portfolio: Strengthening Systems for Global Operations"

• Evaluation: Spiral 1 briefs received after the deadline will not be evaluated.

• Vendors are expected to be cleared for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information.

• Access to government systems requires a Government Common Access Card.

• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS is required.

• The AOi involves systems such as NexGen IT, ARIS, FES-IMS, GEOMAP, EODIMS, EESOH-MIS, TaMIS, and CE Portal SharePoint.

• Points of Contact: Maria Lodico (maria.lodico@us.af.mil) and Brock Moon (brock.moon@us.af.mil).