On March 25, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) posted a request for information (RFI) for Global Application Research, Development, Engineering and Maintenance 2 (GARDEM 2) Command and Control, Space and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2-SpISR). Responses are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on April 1.
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. Responses to this RFI may be used for market research purposes (e.g. to determine responsibility of potential offerors) and/or a possible small business set-aside determination. Both large business (LB) and small business (SB) entities are invited to respond to this RFI. Submission of a response is voluntary. Respondents are advised that the AFRL is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted under this RFI.
AFRL Information Directorate, Rome NY (AFRL/RI), has a requirement is to perform research, development, engineering, prototyping, integration, testing and demonstration of technologies and concepts as well as enhancements, modifications, integration, testing, deployments and maintenance of technologies and concepts in support of GARDEM 2 C2-SpISR software baselines. This effort will fulfill requirements of Research and Development (R&D), software enhancement, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities supporting the functional and technical requirements of the Air Force, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community (IC), and other federal agencies.
The work may include, but is not limited to: acquire hardware and software analytical studies, system feasibility studies, system design, system trade-off studies, rapid prototyping, system demonstrations, software development, system(s) simulations, mission application enhancement, rapid implementation, sustainment, installation (hardware and software), functional test and evaluation analyses, security test and evaluation analyses, technology transition, training, training documentation, technology integration and program management, on-site engineering support, analysis of software implementation options and alternatives, and program management.
In the course of performance, the contractor will interface with various DoD and Government agencies through visits and electronic means, and technical visits that will take place at various sites, worldwide. Anticipated deliverables include software, hardware, and technical documentation.
Review the GARDEM 2 C2-SpISR RFI.
Source: SAM
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