Remotely Piloted Aircraft-Squadron Operations Centers (RPA-SOC) Cavok System Software and Support

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the capability to provide for the Air Force's full requirement. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Medium Altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MAUAS) Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH, intends to award a single award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)/Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract. The potential purchase will consist of the procurement of the Software Licenses (Cavok Mission Support + 25 User Blocks), Cavok Enterprise Connectivity, and Engineering Software Development. Vendor must be CTF compliant. This TacSIT system will be employed in all RPA Special Operation Centers (SOC) across ACC/ANG/AFOOC MAJCOMs to improve MQ-9 missions.

Written responses to this RFI shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses to this RFI are due no later than 5:00 pm, EST. 22 November 2024. and should be sent to joseph.glenn.4@us.af.mil . Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition decision for the procurement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), and respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The United States Government (USG) shall not pay for information received.

Please see attachment for the specific requirements.