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Digital/IT Collaboration, Opportunities, Research, and Experimentation (CORE) Support

ID: AFRL-IZO-001 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL) Digital Capabilities Directorate (DCD)

THIS NOTICE IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information herein is subject to change. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract resulting from this notice. Responses are strictly voluntary, and the Government is not liable for expenses incurred in the preparation of such responses.

This RFI is from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Digital Capabilities Directorate (DCD) located at Building 676, 2435 5th Street, WPAFB, Ohio 45433.

1.0 Background

The AFRL Digital Capabilities Directorate stood up in February 2023 with a mission to Measurably accelerate the generation and transition of adoption-ready technology with demonstrable military benefit . Over-arching goals on behalf of the AFRL include:

  • Faster Research: accelerate research, experimentation, and innovation
  • Better Decisions: data/informatics, visualization, and support for analytically rigorous technical, business, and operations decisions
  • Streamline Transitions: smooth entry for concepts, experiments, and demonstrations, seamless transfer of research products to acquisition/development agencies
  • Reduce Toil: flexible and responsive business and operations
  • Delivery of Digital and IT solutions

Innovation areas that shape our lines of effort and future investments include:

  • Data
  • Modeling/Analysis
  • Collaborative Tools (worldwide partners and stakeholders)
  • Infrastructure (networks, optimized clouds, high-performance computing, quantum)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Architecture and Services
  • Generative and Predictive Artificial Intelligence
Background
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Digital Capabilities Directorate (DCD) was established in February 2023 with a mission to accelerate the generation and transition of adoption-ready technology with demonstrable military benefit. The overarching goals include accelerating research, experimentation, and innovation, supporting analytically rigorous technical, business, and operations decisions, streamlining transitions for concepts and demonstrations, reducing toil in business and operations, and delivering digital and IT solutions. The innovation areas shaping their lines of effort and future investments include data, modeling/analysis, collaborative tools, cybersecurity, digital architecture and services, generative and predictive artificial intelligence, and infrastructure such as networks, optimized clouds, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies.

Work Details
The AFRL Digital Capabilities Directorate is seeking support for digital/IT collaboration, opportunities, research, and experimentation (CORE). The Directorate aims to explore options for streamlining their ability to respond to the rapidly changing landscape of digital ecosystems and the research mission. They are conducting market research to maintain awareness related to the acquisition of advanced information technology (IT) related talent, products, and services. Interested parties are requested to complete a short questionnaire accessible via a provided link. The DCD is committed to a vibrant and inclusive community of technology providers regardless of size or direct AFRL experience.

Place of Performance
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Digital Capabilities Directorate (DCD), Building 676, 2435 5th Street, WPAFB, Ohio 45433
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Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) [DoD - USAF - AFMC]
Response Deadline
May 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. EDT (original: April 19, 2024, 4:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
April 5, 2024, 9:48 a.m. EDT (updated: May 13, 2024, 4:14 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH United States
Source
Open
Links
Questionnaire
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $20,000,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
22%
On 4/5/24 Air Force Research Laboratory issued Sources Sought AFRL-IZO-001 for Digital/IT Collaboration, Opportunities, Research, and Experimentation (CORE) Support due 5/3/24.
Primary Contact
Name
AFRL IZO DCD   Profile
Email
afrl.izo.dcd_rfi@us.af.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2396
Source Organization Code
500177443
Last Updated
May 18, 2024
Last Updated By
jessica.vetter.1@us.af.mil
Archive Date
May 18, 2024