AFTAS PRO RFI 2.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT

Program: Air Force Technical & Analytic Support in Professional Services (AFTAS Pro) 2026

Supported Organization: Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SAF/AQ)

1.0 Introduction and Purpose

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.

Respondents are requested to complete the linked survey https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/TXHkWeRuTr to complete sections 2 and 3, and submit a written

PDF document via email to both listed Point of Contact in the SAM.gov post to answer the questions in sections 4 and 5.

This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The

Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI, nor for participating in any subsequent industry engagements. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the respondent's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources, determine industry capabilities, and gather market insights regarding the specific tasks, capabilities, and experience required to execute the AFTAS Pro 2026 Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2.0 Requested Company Information

To assist the Government in determining the current acquisition strategy and socioeconomic set-aside potential, respondents are required to complete the linked survey, https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/TXHkWeRuTr to answer the following questions:

Company Name.

CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI).

Business Size: Please identify if you are a Large Business or Small Business under the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. (If small, please specify any applicable socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, VOSB, or

HUBZone).

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/TXHkWeRuTr

Contracting Intent: Please clearly state whether your company intends to compete for this effort as a Prime Contractor or if you are seeking opportunities as a Subcontractor.

3.0 Virtual Industry Day Interest & Availability

The Government is considering hosting a Virtual Industry Day to further discuss the AFTAS Pro

2026 requirements, answer vendor questions, and facilitate teaming arrangements. The linked survey https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/TXHkWeRuTr requires answers to the questions below:

Your company's interest in participating in a Virtual Industry Day.

Your availability for scheduling during the week of June 15th.

(Note: Final dates, times, and platform details will be provided in a subsequent SAM.gov announcement if the Government decides to proceed with the event).

4.0 Technical Capability Questions

Please provide detailed responses to the following questions focusing on specific tasks, capabilities, and experience required to perform the AFTAS Pro 2026 work:

Strategic & Acquisition Planning

Describe your firm's experience providing strategic and acquisition planning support to DoD or

Air Force acquisition enterprises (specifically SAF/AQ or similar headquarters elements). How do you ensure your planning aligns with rapidly evolving defense acquisition frameworks?

Can you provide examples of how your organization has successfully adapted to changing requirements or surge capabilities within a dynamic acquisition environment?

How do you ensure your personnel stay current on the latest Air Force acquisition policies, instructions, and legislative changes to provide proactive strategic advice?

Information Technology (IT) Support

What is your proven methodology for managing complex IT portfolio transformations and investment strategies within secure DoD environments?

Describe your specific capabilities and past performance in sustaining, implementing, and integrating legacy IT systems while transitioning toward modernized, cloud-based architectures.

How do you ensure IT support activities align with broader Air Force digital transformation initiatives and IL5/IL6 security compliance requirements?

Industrial Base Support & Data Analytics

How does your organization approach conducting comprehensive defense industrial base analyses? Please detail the specific data analytics tools, methodologies, and data sources you utilize.

Can you demonstrate your experience in providing strategic support to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities within the aerospace and defense sectors?

How do you translate complex industrial base data sets into actionable intelligence and strategic recommendations for senior Air Force leadership?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Support

Describe your technical capabilities and past performance in integrating Artificial Intelligence

(AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions into existing defense acquisition, logistics, or operational workflows.

What frameworks and best practices do you utilize to ensure AI solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with DoD ethical guidelines and data security constraints?

Modernized Process Model (MPM)

What is your firm's specific experience and technical capability regarding the maintenance, updating, and optimization of the Modernized Process Model (MPM) or similar complex enterprise process models for the Air Force?

Program Management, Staffing, & Quality Control

Given the requirement to operate within government facilities and the need for cleared personnel, what is your strategy for recruiting, retaining, and managing highly cleared subject matter experts in a competitive market?

Describe your approach to seamlessly executing transition-in and transition-out plans for a large-scale professional services contract without causing disruption to the SAF/AQ mission.

The PWS utilizes an "Acceptable/Unacceptable" threshold for deliverables. How does your

Quality Control Plan ensure a zero-defect approach for critical deliverables like Project

Management Plans and Program Management Reviews (PMRs)?

5.0 Contract Structure and CLIN Recommendations

To assist the Government in structuring the contract for maximum efficiency, please provide feedback on the following questions:

Given the mix of steady-state support (e.g., MPM maintenance) and specialized/variable tasking

(e.g., AI and Industrial Base support), which CLIN structure (FFP, T&M, FFP-LOE) do you recommend to maximize mission flexibility while minimizing administrative burden?

For tasks involving highly specialized labor categories or unpredictable surge requirements (such as AI Support or Strategic Planning), what are the industry best practices for structuring these

CLINs to ensure the Government can access top-tier talent quickly?

Are there specific tasks within the PWS (e.g., Section II Task Descriptions) that your firm believes are specifically ill-suited for a Fixed-Price model? Please provide a detailed rationale and suggested alternative.

Based on current market conditions for professional services at the SAF/AQ level, do you recommend any specific Incentive Structures (e.g., award fees or performance-based bonuses) that would drive higher innovation and retention of key personnel?