What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Air Operations Center Weapons System Program Management Office of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Kessel Run, seeks market research information on contractor capabilities to sustain the Radio Distribution System version 2.X baseline. Required services comprise engineering, 24/7/365 help desk operations, installation, training, testing, and cybersecurity support compliant with current United States Air Force and Department of Defense standards. Potential contractors must possess a minimum of a United States Secret security clearance and maintain required certifications, including Security Plus. The anticipated period of performance encompasses a one-year base period and three option years. Interested parties must submit seven-page Microsoft Word white papers via email by 1:00 PM EST on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Scope of work
- Sustainment support for the RDS v2.X baseline including engineering, help desk, installation, training, testing, and cybersecurity support
- Sustain RDS v2.3 at all AOC sites that currently have RDS
- Maintain a secure facility co-located with the RDS work area to receive and store classified information up to Secret
- Support creation, maintenance, and execution of RMF Security Authorization Package documentation and artifacts to maintain ATO compliance
- Provide hardware and software for ATO testing and assist with testing and updating ATO accreditation
- Provide IAVA updates and ACAS scan reports of the IAVA update
- Provide 24 x 7 365 help desk support with a direct dial-in option
- Provide and integrate an ACAS Scanner solution compatible with the most current Windows Operating System
Minimum qualifications
- Secure facility co-located with the RDS work area capable of receiving and storing classified information up to Secret per NISPOM
- Facilities and equipment to process classified data and generate classified reports and engineering documents
- Personnel performing cybersecurity activities must hold current certifications IAW DoD 8570.01-M and DoD Directive 8140.0.1 (Security Plus+)
- Personnel must have a minimum of a US Secret security clearance prior to performing services
Documents to include with your response
- White paper in Microsoft Word format
- Section 1 Administrative information (name, mailing address, CAGE code, UEI, phone, fax, email of designated POC, and NAICS 541511 business type)
- Company Overview and list of prime GWAC vehicles
- Previous US Government Contracts/Efforts related to RDS upgrades and hardware/software technical refreshments
- Responses to the 16 specific RFI questions
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit white papers in Microsoft Word format limited to 7 pages (excluding Section 1 administrative information) via email. Subject line must include: RDS RFI, Company Name, Yes or No on if you can meet the requirement, and Date.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Custom Computer Programming Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
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