RFI Modernization Summit 2024 GA Fairgrounds NDIA.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

USAF Agile Combat Support Modernization and Innovation Summit 2024 Support Equipment, Vehicles and Automatic Test Systems (ATS),

1. Description The Support Equipment & Vehicles (SE&V) organization (AFLCMC/WNZ) has teamed up with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) to host an in-person summit and industry day for the SE&V and ATS Technology and Modernization Program (STMP) to introduce, discuss, and understand technological advancements that affect its portfolios. During this three-day event we will illustrate operational challenges through stage-setter presentations and live Q&A discussions with representatives from various USAF requirement leaders, Program Office experts, and government subject matter experts.

The 3-day event will include of industry engagement, government expectations, vendor showcases, demonstrations, industry capability briefings, and opportunities to engage directly with the customer.

This Industry Day notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and all information provided is subject to change. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization and Innovation Summit notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service, whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not, at this time, seeking proposals for any requirement discussed in the Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization and Innovation Summit materials.

Participants are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization Summit notice. The Government will not assume liability for incurred expenses. All costs associated with responding to this notice and attending the Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization and Innovation Summit will be solely at the responding party's expense. It is the responsibility of the vendor who is interested in any potential future solicitation(s) to monitor all sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. All briefings and discussions will be conducted at the unclassified level.

2. Event

When: 30 April 2024 – 2 May 2024; 0700 – 1630

Where: Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agriculture Center 401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry, GA 31069

Registration: https://rsevmis.com/ Industry Fee: $3,000.00 for 10’ x 10’ booth or $6,000 for 10’ x 20’ booth Theme: Great Power Competition, Enabling Power Projection.

Event Details: Companies participating in the summit can expect briefings on relevant modernization topics listed below, an Industry Day, Q&A session, and direct engagement with Government partners. This summit encourages an open forum to maximize engagement with all attending personnel. A Department of Defense security clearance is not required to enter the location, but a valid Government photo ID must be presented at registration. Respondents shall not provide any proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in any feedback provided in response to this event or at the event.

We will offer many hours to walk the event displays, socialize as desired, collaborate with government, DoD, and academia, and an opportunity to sign-up daily for the many breakout sessions at the end of the day with one of the three rooms containing the SE&V Program Office Senior Leaders specific to Aircraft Generation, Mobility & Vehicles, and Base Support product groups; plus one room that contains the Automatic Test System Program Office Senior Leaders.

These rooms will be available each morning of the event with priority given for all paying registered attendees first, then made available to the public. Registration of times is made in order of arrival and done in person. There will be 4 meetings per day per room, approximately 20 mins per meeting. (subject to change) Visit https://rsevmis.com/ for the most up to date information.

3. Background The Department of Defense (DoD) continues to pursue operations that increasingly feature speed, flexibility, and agility while reducing environmental impact and lifecycle cost. In like manner, the Air Force is pursuing systems that support and enhance capabilities needed to achieve agile combat objectives and, as a result, organized a summit to gain industry insight into modernizing the SE&V portfolio.

As the future strategic landscape is assessed, the DoD will likely need to operate in a contested environment that emphasizes the need for operational speed, flexibility, and agility. As a result, the United States Air Force (USAF) is pursuing systems that support and enhance Agile Combat Employment (ACE), electrification, Flightline of the Future (FLoF), Aerial Port of the Future (APoF), Digital Engineering, autonomy, and additional innovative initiatives.

To realize the vision for modernization, this forum will provide information on SE&V initiatives, USAF perspectives on modernization, and opportunities for contract awards. Details on the DoD participants, SE&V portfolio and general topics and definitions are provided to better facilitate USAF expectations on industry engagement.

a. Participants

ACS

AFLCMC/WNZ

AFLCMC/WNA

HAF A4

AFMC A4

HQ AF/A5

AFLCMC/RO

AFRL

AFWERX

DIU

DSIO ACS

AFLCMC/WNA

VSCOS

AFGSC

AMC

ACC

AFSOC

AFCENT

PACAF

USAFE

ANG

AFRC

AFCEC

SE&V Portfolio

AIRCRAFT GENERATION

Small Munitions Trailers

MOBILITY & VEHICLES

BASE Support

ATS Portfolio

AUTOMATIC TEST SYSTEMS

a. Topics

· STMP

· PMO Needs

· BEAR

· FORCE

· ATGL

· Munition Loaders

· Power Systems

· Air Start Carts

· Corrosion control

· Roadmapping

· Potential opportunities

· Industry innovations

· Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

· ACE

· AvSE Fleet Management

· Vehicle/CSE Electrification

· TARDEC 6T Li-Ion Battery

· Electric Charging Infrastructure

· Flightline of the Future

· Aerial Port of the Future

· Additive Manufacturing

· Digital Strategic Innovation

· Maintenance Free Equipment

· Automatic Test Systems

b. Definitions

· Flightline of the Future (FLoF): The Flightline of the Future seeks to optimize flightline maintainers’ productivity to result in higher aircraft availability and mission generation capabilities. Current challenges include standardizing the Air Force’s maintenance information systems, thoroughly and correctly capturing maintenance activities, optimizing maintenance asset utilization, connecting aircraft telemetry data to maintenance information systems, and creating ways to process and analyze this data to drive decision making.

· Aerial Port of the Future (APoF): The Aerial Port of the Future provides innovative and integrated solutions for velocity and flexibility moving people and cargo to posture, sense, and respond logistically against any threat or attack.

· Agile Combat Employment (ACE): A proactive and reactive operational scheme of maneuver executed within threat timelines to increase resiliency and survivability while generating combat power throughout the integrated deterrence continuum.

· BEAR: Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (Power, Hygiene, Feeding, Water, Expeditionary Airfield Lighting, Tents and Structures, HVAC, etc.)

· FSE/FORCE: Fuels Support Equipment/Fuels Operational Readiness Capability Equipment

· ATGL: Air Transportable Galley Lavatory

· NDI & JOAP: Nondestructive Inspection & Joint Oil Analysis Program Equipment Questions regarding any aspect of this RFI, as well as the response, please contact STMP office at AFLCMC.WNZ.STMPWorkflow@us.af.mil and/or NDIA representative, Ms. Lisa Fruge at lisa.fruge@baesystems.us This RFI, while not for a direct procurement, seeks public and private sector input as Federal leadership develops its future strategies and plans. It is the Government’s sincere hope that potential respondents will view this RFI and Industry Day request as a true civic opportunity to help significantly shape the Government’s thinking about technological advancements within Support Equipment and Vehicles. Additionally, for respondents considering whether to submit a response, this effort may yield other potential benefits, such as access to senior officials across Government to showcase your organization’s expertise as part of the RFI you submit. This would include the potential direct interaction with Federal leaders during Industry Day sessions.

This Industry Day notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and all information provided is subject to change. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization and Innovation Summit notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service, whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not, at this time, seeking proposals for any requirement discussed in the Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization and Innovation Summit materials.

Participants are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization Summit notice. The Government will not assume liability for incurred expenses. All costs associated with responding to this notice and attending the Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization and Innovation Summit will be solely at the responding party's expense. It is the responsibility of the vendor who is interested in any potential future solicitation(s) to monitor all sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. All briefings and discussions will be conducted at the unclassified level.