Request for Information (RFI) for High-Performance Server
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/C3NA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing high-performance servers for use on datalink gateway systems. These servers will host SPIDR and WINTAK software and require a 1553 card. The RFI aims to gather information on offerings, capabilities, and pricing for quantities ranging from 20 to 100 units. Responses are due March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
AFLCMC/C3NA requires high-performance servers to support datalink gateway systems. Key requirements include:
- Quantity: Minimum of 20 servers, up to 100.
- Hardware: Servers must include a 1553 card as part of the complete procurement.
- Software Hosting: Servers will host the SPIDR (Scalable Portable Integrated Data Router) gateway manager and WINTAK map display software.
- SPIDR Functionality: Receives, translates, converts, filters, records, and forwards datalink messages, providing real-time geospatial data, complex simulations, map overlays, and 3D terrain rendering.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Hanscom AFB, MA
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research purposes to gather information from hardware vendors regarding their offerings, capabilities, and pricing for servers that meet or exceed the specified performance requirements, including the integrated 1553 card.
Additional Notes
This is a Request for Information only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The government is not obligated to pay for information received in response to this RFI.