Individual Combat Aircrew Display System (ICADS) Replacement

This notice is being amended to remove the phrase "the electronic copy must match the hard copy." A hard copy is not required.

1. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) HBZ Program Office is conducting this market research Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information about current live mission and debrief display software (SW) capabilities in support of range training systems and flying operations for the United States Air Force (USAF). The purpose of this market research is to identify common display applications currently available or in development that support the Warfighter community. It will further examine each application through technical and practical analysis of both Department of Defense (DoD) and commercially available hardware (HW), SW, products, technology, and Intellectual Property (IP) from private industry and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC), for inclusion into the Air Combat Training System (ACTS) range training programs.

2. THIS IS A RFI ONL Y. It is important to note that this RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI is issued to better understand industry combat aircrew display system related capabilities. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding upon the United States Government (USG). This RFI does not commit the USG to contract for any supply or service. AFLCMC/HBZ is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised the USG will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responder's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. The USG has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the USG to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the USG to a particular acquisition approach. Any information provided to the USG as a result of this RFI is voluntary. The information, data, comments, or reactions obtained may be used as research for a future solicitation. Respondents will not necessarily be notified of the results of the review from this RFI. All submissions will be used for review in the context of this RFI or related potential future solicitations, and will be held and used for these purposes only. Submissions will not be returned to the respondent.

3. DISCLAIMER. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. The USG shall not be liable or suffer any consequential damage for any proprietary information not identified. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified. Data submitted in response to this RFI will be widely distributed and discussed within the USG. It is the responsibility of respondents to clearly mark submitted information with appropriate restrictive markings. The USG will not use any proprietary information submitted to establish the capability, requirements, approach, or solution so as to not inadvertently restrict competition. In order to complete its review, AFLCMC/HBZ must be able to share the information within the USG. All members of the USG team will protect proprietary information as required.