Tactical Systems Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support for the OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM (ORT)

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Nevada
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
NAICS Category:
  • 541330 - Engineering Services
Set Aside: No Set aside used
Posted Date: Aug 24, 2026
Due Date: Sep 4, 2026
Solicitation No: FA2226-26-R-0003
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Tactical Systems Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support for the OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM (ORT)
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
FA2226-26-R-0003
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2
COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS & BATTLE MANAGEMENT
Office
FA2226 DAF PEO C3BM ASE CON
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Aug 24, 2026 06:40 am EDT
  • Original Published Date: Aug 20, 2026 04:06 pm EDT
  • Updated Response Date: Sep 04, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Sep 04, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Sep 19, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 19, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541330 - Engineering Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Nellis AFB , NV
    USA
Description

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The Department of the Air Force (DAF), Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (PAE C3BM), Operational Response Team (ORT) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Synopsis to conduct market research and identify potential sources capable of providing highly specialized Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support.



2.0 REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

The primary objective of this requirement is to facilitate the seamless tactical integration of multi-role tactical strike aircraft operational platforms into the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) cloud architecture, while maximizing lethality through modern kill chain constructs.



The Government is seeking industry capabilities regarding Tactical Strike Aircraft SMEs with extensive backgrounds in:





  • Tactical strike aircraft weapons employment and tactical Command and Control (C2) execution.




  • Multi-domain data analytics and Common Operating Picture (COP) architectures.




  • Development, testing, and validation of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) during live exercises and simulated operations.




  • Tactical datalink engineering and Software-Defined Diagnostics.





Security Requirement: This effort requires personnel to possess active Top Secret (TS) clearances with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and the ability to be read into Special Access Programs (SAPs).



3.0 ATTACHMENTS

Interested vendors must review the attached documents for full requirement details and submission instructions:





  1. Attachment 1: Request for Information (RFI)




  2. Attachment 2: Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)





4.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

This is an RFI only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an indication that the Government will contract for the services discussed. All information submitted is strictly voluntary.



Responses shall follow the formatting, page limits, and instruction guidelines detailed in Attachment 1 (RFI).



Responses must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed below no later than 4:00 PM EST on 04 September 2026.



5.0 POINTS OF CONTACT





  • Contracting Officer: Mr. Cahi Hardy | cahi.hardy@us.af.mil




  • Contract Specialist: Mr. Ethan George | ethan.george.3@us.af.mil




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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • AFLCMC C3AK BLD 1604 CP 7812251425 16 EGLIN ST
  • HANSCOM AFB , MA 01731-1603
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
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