Data & AI Mission Expert Services (DAMES) IDIQ
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Andrews AFB, Maryland. Due Nov 2, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5), 10 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA701427SAFCNDAMES |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA7014 Afdw Pk |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990) |
| Product or service code | R499 |
| Place of performance | Andrews AFB, Maryland |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 2, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-5) (10 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
The Department of the Air Force Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer (DAF CDAO in SAF/CND) is conducting market intelligence to identify sources for a potential requirement for Data & AI Mission Expert Services (DAMES) IDIQ support services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement. The Government is still in the early acquisition planning stage and all activities at this time are considered market intelligence.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) and is NOT a request for proposals and the information received will be utilized for acquisition planning purposes. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred with response to this announcement and information submitted in response to this RFI will not be returned. 1.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION 1.1 Capability Statement: Request you submit a capability statement that presents your technical capability for completing the attached Performance Work Statement.
The capability statement shall at a minimum address the specific items below. 1.1.1 Approach: Describe your approach for accomplishing the Performance Work Statement. 1.1.2 Past Performance: Identify previous contracts which are relevant to the scope of the Performance Work Statement.
Include contract number, period of performance, whether performance was completed as a prime or subcontract, and a summary of services provided. 1.1.3 Timeline: Attached your timeline in obtaining the required skill set for contract award. This timeline should include time for any applicable transition period, clearances (if required), and any other information that would be crucial to successfully transition to contract award.
1.1.4 Page Limit: Capability Statements are limited to 15 pages in total length, single spaced, and 12-point font and accessible by either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat. 1.2 Submission Instructions: Please provide your responses to this RFI to the primary POC listed in this announcement by the timeframe listed in this announcement. Additionally, please include your company's CAGE, Unique Entity ID, and Size Standard as part of your submission.
Please note: Large submissions may be required to be sent via multiple e-mails. The Government recommends contacting the primary POC in this announcement to verify receipt. 1.3 Industry Discussions: The Government may choose to meet with companies who responded to this RFI to hold one-on-one discussions.
Discussions would only be held to obtain further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirement. 1.4 Proposed Acquisition Strategy: The Government is contemplating using the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HRTO) selection methodology for this acquisition. This allows the Government to promote efficiency in acquisition through a streamlined selection decision, especially for this knowledge based services where technical ability is of paramount concern.
The Government would like to solicit industry feedback for this acquisition approach regarding the pros/cons that industry perceives with the acquisition approach. 1.5 Industry Feedback Regarding Requirement: While the Government is the final decision regarding the requirement, we would like to solicit industry feedback regarding the attached requirements documentation and where industry thinks that we could improve the overall quality of the product/service received by updating/clarifying our requirement.
Contracting contact
- Mr. David Warner · [email protected]
- Alyse Whitfield · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541990, a business counts as small if it has no more than $19.5 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for all other professional, scientific, and technical services work, who also hold Air Force contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- Battelle Memorial Institute $2.4 billion in this trade
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About the buyer
The Department of the Air Force awarded $83.0 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were The Boeing Company, The Boeing Company and Raytheon Company. See what Air Force is buying now.
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