Request For Information (RFI): Intelligence Horizon Scanning Capability
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 University of Arizona Applied Research Corporation (UA-ARC), in collaboration with Headquarters, Department of the Army, Military Intelligence, and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory, is conducting a market survey through this Request For Information (RFI). The goal is to identify a single tool or platform capable of providing forward-looking, comprehensive market analysis and technological information relevant to Army Intelligence applications. The Army seeks a solution to proactively track, analyze, and forecast advancements in technologies, including emerging innovations, key industry players, competitive landscapes, and market trends, to maintain operational superiority. Responses are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Interest
The Army requires a platform that can provide actionable insights into emerging technologies, Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), patent activity, and funding trends. Key capabilities sought include:
- Integrating data from multiple sources (patents, funding databases, market reports).
- Offering intuitive dashboards and visualizations for trend analysis and strategic planning.
- Tracking and forecasting emerging technologies, trends, and markets relevant to Army Intelligence.
- Identifying key industry players, startups, and organizations, and analyzing competitive landscapes.
- Monitoring patent activity, intellectual property, venture capital, and government funding trends.
- Providing detailed analysis of technologies tailored for military applications.
- Ensuring secure collaboration, data sharing, and compliance with government security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, DoW Cloud impact levels).
Response Requirements
Respondents should address:
- Background/experience with software for the Department of War.
- Detailed description of how their software satisfies the outlined capabilities, including technical architecture, data sources, and integration.
- Software's TRL, security assessment, and cyber readiness.
- Cost structure, licensing options, and trial periods.
- Willingness to demonstrate the software virtually to UA-ARC government contractors. A detailed demonstration scenario showing the platform's ability to track and analyze a hypothetical disruptive sensor technology is also requested.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request For Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified. Open to traditional/non-traditional large/small businesses, government agencies, academic, and nonprofit entities.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, by 5:00 PM MST.
- Published: February 25, 2026.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue one. The Government will not pay for response costs. Responses are limited to 10 pages or 10 slides, with marketing materials as attachments not counting against the limit. All submissions must be UNCLASSIFIED and clearly marked with the Notice ID and Organization Name in the subject line. Respondents requiring a Proprietary Information Agreement (PIA) or Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must state this upfront and obtain it from UA-ARC POCs. Responses will be reviewed by cleared, U.S. citizen, non-government personnel under NDA.
Contact: Philippe Bergeron (pbergeron@ua-arc.org, 520-626-3013) or Stephen Aldred (saldred@ua-arc.org, 520-621-4394).