Systems Warfighting Architecture Navigator (SWAN) Operations, Sustainment, and Decision Support Services
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 (Space Force) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought for Systems Warfighting Architecture Navigator (SWAN) Operations, Sustainment, and Decision Support Services. This RFI seeks tailored capability statements and industry feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) to transition the SWAN capability from prototype to full-scale enterprise operations. Responses are due June 17, 2026, at 1300 PST.
Purpose
This RFI aims to identify potential vendors (large, small, and socioeconomic concerns) with the experience and capabilities to perform the required work. It also seeks industry insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations regarding the acquisition and the work outlined in the draft PWS. The government encourages information on joint venturing, partnering, or consortiums.
Scope of Work
The anticipated scope, detailed in the draft PWS, includes:
- System and Database Sustainment: Maintaining the SWAN SAP database, data model, and web application in a secure SAP environment.
- Data Ingestion & Structuring: Continuous collection, cleaning, and structuring of system and subsystem program acquisition and operations data.
- Mission Thread Analysis: Expanding analysis based on HQ USSF and HQ USAF priorities, modeling modernization impacts, and performing data refreshes.
- Decision Support: Providing analysis-informed justifications for budget actions, POM advocacy, and rapid RFI responses (within 24 hours).
- Agile Software Development: Utilizing Agile methodologies for system upgrades and delivering tested software updates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price contract).
- Duration: Estimated 1-year Base Period and four (4) 1-year Option Periods, totaling five years.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 1300 PST.
- Published: June 4, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Primarily Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB), CA, and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Key Requirements & Feedback
Potential offerors should demonstrate experience in areas such as Department of the Air Force (DAF) decisions, SAP data, executive-level decision support, international engagement, industrial base analysis, and investment planning. Key personnel will require Top Secret//SCI clearance and SAP eligibility. Industry feedback on the draft PWS is encouraged via the provided Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM), and responses to RFI questions are required.
Important Note
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 any costs incurred in responding to this RFI. Not responding does not preclude participation in future solicitations.