20261001_Question_Answer_2026SandTIPrototype.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OHIO

1 October 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR: Modernization of Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) Prototype

Effort Interested Parties

FROM: AFLCMC/PZIEC

Area A, Bldg. 2, Rm 11 2000 Allbrook Dr.

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7228

SUBJECT: Government Response to the Questions from Industry on the S&TI Prototype Sources Sought Posting

1. In response to the subject effort, please see below Government responses:

A. Does the following statement require all work be performed in/around or at WPAFB, or does it mean the contractor may perform work at any SCIF location and is capable of traveling to WPAFB to perform work and attend meetings as needed?

"The RFI requires a verified active Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) with current safeguarding capabilities up to TS/SCI. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to provide TS/SCI cleared personnel (Computer Scientists, EA Analysts, EW Engineers) capable of performing on site at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH and within contractor SCIF facilities.”

Government Response: The statement does not require that all work be performed at Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB).

It means the respondent must:

• Possess a verified active Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) with current safeguarding capabilities up to TS/SCI, and

• Be capable of performing work both on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH and within the contractor’s own TS/SCI-cleared SCIF facilities.

Respondents must have TS/SCI-cleared personnel (Computer Scientists, EA Analysts, EW Engineers) who can work in contractor SCIFs and who are also able to travel to WPAFB to perform on-site work and attend meetings as needed.

B. The notice references the PIEE Solicitation Module. Our SAM.gov entity registration was recently submitted and our CAGE code is still pending assignment, which may prevent PIEE vendor access before the October 9, 2026, 3:00 PM ET deadline. Please confirm whether email submission is acceptable or if PIEE is required.

Government Response: Email submission of responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is acceptable.

Although the notice references the PIEE Solicitation Module, this is a Sources Sought / Request for Information issued for market research purposes only. Formal proposals are not being requested at this time. Therefore, responses may be submitted via email to the points of contact listed in the notice.

Please note that in the event the Government proceeds with an award, the successful respondent must be registered in SAM.gov with an active CAGE code prior to award.

Responses from companies without a valid CAGE code will still be reviewed during this market research phase.