Request for Information: Next-Generation Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System

SOL #: FA8730-FALCONER-NGSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK

HANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, United States

Place of Performance

GRASSY CREEK, VA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support To Include Analysis, Design, Development, Coding, Testing, And Release Packaging, As Well As Support Of Off The Shelf Business Applications. (DA01)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b3c69875964c40ecb02b4dcb4f7feb78/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 18, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 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, Kessel Run Division, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Next-Generation Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System. This RFI aims to identify cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches for modernizing the AOC, which serves as the senior command and control element for Joint Force Air Component Commanders. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Scope of Interest

The Air Operations Center Program Office seeks industry input on solutions for planning, executing, and assessing air, space, and cyberspace operations. The RFI focuses on identifying capabilities to enhance the AOC Weapon System.

Requested Information

Respondents must provide:

Company Information: Name, HQ address, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, Facility Clearance Level, and business size/socio-economic status under NAICS 541511 or 541512.
Technical Requirements: Describe company solutions, recommendations, and experience as a prime contractor/full-service systems integrator for weapon systems, based on the provided Program Information and Statement of Need (Attachment 2), and respond to specific Technical Questions (Attachment 3).
Program/Contract Management Requirements: Address recent past performance in DoW activities, DCAA audit status, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) experience,