Collegiate IT Collab Day RFI 3.0.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE GUNTER ANNEX ALABAMA

11 February 2020

MEMORANDUM FOR Colleges/Universities

FROM: AFLCMC/HIK

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI) – Collegiate Information Technology Collab Day

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of colleges and universities resources in addressing the government’s information technology requirements. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or to award a contract. All information accepted will be handled appropriately and will not be disseminated outside the Government. The Government is not obligated to pay and will not reimburse any costs associated with this RFI. This RFI is being issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Directorate located at 490 E. Moore Dr, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 36114. For more information about BES, please visit the home page at https://www.airforcebes.af.mil/.

The Government’s goal in issuing this RFI is to identify colleges and universities who demonstrate the core competency needed to execute modernized technology advances that is beneficial to the Government’s informational technology needs. This RFI is seeking information from colleges and universities to determine which have the skills and interest in bridging technological and business gaps as identified in the attached Statement of Interest.

The Government may further engage with qualified respondents to this RFI by seeking additional information about capabilities. Your submission is due no later than Friday, 28 February 2020. Based on the evaluation of your submission, the Government will offer an opportunity for an in-person 45-minute presentation during March 10-11, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas.

Your submission will include the completion of the attached Statement of Interest form. Any questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted via e-mail by Wednesday, 26 February 2020 to AFLCMC.HIK.CollegiatePitchDay@us.af.mil. The completed Statement of Interest form must be received via email no later than 5:00 PM CST on Friday, 28 Friday 2020. Be advised that all submissions become Government property.

Artis R. Clayton

ARTIS R. CLAYTON, JR., CPCM, D.Min., DAF Chief, Plans and Programs Division Contracting Directorate

Attachment:

Statement of Interest Form https://www.airforcebes.af.mil/