Request for Information and Instructions

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER (AFLCMC)

COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION & BATTLE MANAGEMENT (C3BM)

KESSEL RUN (C3C)

WING C2 BRANCH (C3CW)

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

14 October 2026

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY: This program announcement and RFI are for information and planning purposes only. In accordance with Part 10 of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO), the Government is conducting market research to improve its acquisition strategy and determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in providing the capabilities to meet the requirements of the Government. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Further, the Air Force (AF) is not seeking proposals, nor will it accept unsolicited proposals at this time. All information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. The issuance of this RFI does not restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government 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 interested parties’ expense. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted.
To the maximum extent possible, please submit nonproprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be handled accordingly and protected from disclosure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified. Please note, there is no solicitation available at this time and any requests for solicitation will not receive a response. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. Funds are not currently available for this effort. Any submissions in response to this RFI constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)