RFI for Cost Estimating Modeling Data, Analytics Research Services - Presolicitation

The Department of the Air Force seeks cost-estimating modeling data and analytics research services to support decision-making for the Air Force and Space Force. The buyer requires vendors to develop and modernize integrated cost datasets, databases, analytical methods, and decision-support capabilities to enhance acquisition cost estimates. This presolicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricting eligibility strictly to onshore United States organizations. The selected vendor will perform the required work offsite for a government authority located in Maryland. The buyer is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget, and vendors must submit innovative research and development approaches that advance cost data, analytics, and estimating capabilities.