USAF Wide Area Network Request For Information (RFI)
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 Defense (DoD), specifically AFLCMC, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a USAF Wide Area Network (WAN). This RFI seeks industry capabilities to establish a WAN providing Layer 2 and Layer 3 transport services to connect over 50 government and commercial facilities, including cloud data centers, SATCOM, and DIB partners. The integrator will be responsible for procuring, integrating, operating, maintaining, and recapitalizing network components. Responses are due May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to connect 50 or more sites, each with varying service level agreements (SLAs) and connectivity needs. Key aspects include:
- Network Services: Layer 2 and Layer 3 transport.
- Performance: Support up to 100 Gbps transfer speeds, enabling Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Media Access Control Security (MACsec).
- Connectivity: Provide dedicated circuit network extensions (1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, or 100 Gbps) with diverse and redundant pathways where possible.
- Architecture: Integration with non-traditional architectures and terrestrial/non-terrestrial options.
- Operations: Establish a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) for monitoring, control, configuration, and management, including reporting on bandwidth, network health, and top sites.
- Service Level Agreement (SLA): Target 99.99% availability, 4-hour Time to Restore/MTTR, and MTU ~9000 bytes.
- Compliance: Adherence to NSA directives and USG policy, including management plane security, encryption, secure supply chain, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) support.
Submission Details
- Document Type: Request for Information (RFI)
- Format: White paper in Microsoft Word.
- Content: Section 1 for administrative information (Company name, address, POC, CAGE/DUNS/UEI, recommended contracting strategy, business type) and Section 2 for answers to specific questions regarding capabilities, services, experience, recommendations, and security (limited to 10 pages).
- Deadline: May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission: Via email to taylor.wilson.6@us.af.mil.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (RFI)
- Published Date: April 30, 2026
- Response Due Date: May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Set-Aside: Not specified; respondents must identify their business type.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to award a contract. No payment will be made for responses. Non-government advisors (MTSI, MITRE) will assist in reviewing responses and require Non-Disclosure Agreements. Submissions grant approval for release to these advisors. Proprietary information should be minimized and clearly marked. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitations.