2. Call 0001 Marketplace 29 Oct 26.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE GUNTER ANNEX ALABAMA

29 October 2026

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES)

Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), FA8771-26-S-C001

CALL 0001: The Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Marketplace

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. The Department of the Air Force (DAF), Business and Enterprise Systems (BES), invites commercial industry to participate in this Call against Commercial Solutions

Opening (CSO), FA8771-26-S-C0001 in order to establish a Business and Enterprise

Systems (BES) Marketplace.

1.2. This call will be a long-term, open call for solutions to support the unit by quickly delivering high-quality, secure software with accelerated delivery times. The solutions will support or enable the delivery of resilient software capability at the speed of relevance, ensuring BES remains agile and responsive to emerging threats and opportunities. Specifically, BES seeks to obtain innovative solutions or potential capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technological advancements.

1.3. ALL terms and conditions from the base CSO, FA8771-26-S-C0001, are applicable to this call.

1.4. All business sizes and both traditional and non-traditional vendors are invited to submit

White Paper solutions.

1.5. Innovative commercial solutions encompass technologies, processes, or methods

(including research and development) that are newly developed or applied in a novel way as of the submission date. This Marketplace will solicit, collect, assess, and curate hardware, software, or service solutions and make those solutions available to all BES programs through rapid acquisition pathways. This approach aims to foster innovation and expedite the integration of cutting-edge technologies into BES’s operational framework, enhancing its ability to deliver software at the speed of relevance.

1.6. The BES Marketplace Call will be continuously open for submissions during the period of 29 October 2026 through 31 October 2029 unless otherwise amended.

1.7. Submissions are collected monthly by calendar month (e.g. 1 June to 30 June)

Submissions must be received by 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month. Submissions received after this deadline will be considered submitted in the subsequent monthly collection period

1.8. Timely submissions received for a given month will be assessed in the following month with results available within 30 days of the end of the relevant collection period (e.g., for collection period ending 30 June 12:00 (Noon) Central Time, assessment results will be distributed no later than 31 July (subject to flexibility for instances of high volume).

1.9. The Government reserves the right to amend this call at any time.

2. MARKETPLACE PARTICULARS

2.1. The intent of the BES CSO Marketplace is to provide a post-competitive environment for program offices to collaborate with vendors for market research or future award purposes.

2.2. Vendors will submit White Papers or “Solutions” which will then be evaluated as

Selectable or Not Selectable in accordance with the information below.

2.3. After evaluation, White Papers deemed Selectable will be maintained in the BES

Marketplace indefinitely. However, vendors are encouraged to continue to submit new

White Papers as technology or experience changes. Vendors will be responsible for managing their White Papers and notifying the Government of previous white papers should be removed from the Marketplace.

2.4. NOTE: Entry into the Marketplace does NOT constitute any sort of contract award. As

BES Programs have requirements, any, some, none, or all Selectable Marketplace White

Papers may be chosen to for further proposal or evaluation. When or if a Selectable

White Paper is chosen for further consideration, the Government will establish next steps with chosen vendor(s). If a White Paper is chosen for further consideration more information will be provided to the Vendor at that time including next steps and any applicable contract provisions and clauses.

2.5. Full and open competition is satisfied at the White Paper evaluation phase.

2.6. The Government reserves the right to consider any, all, some, or none of the Selectable solutions for future consideration.

2.7. Rights in Technical Data, Computer Software and Computer Software Documentation.

Offerors shall mark each page of its white paper that contains proprietary information. It is the Government’s intention to acquire only that necessary to satisfy agency needs and this will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. An offeror may provide with its white paper assertions to restrict, use, release or disclosure of data and/or computer software and computer software documentation that will be provided in the course of contract performance. Rules governing these assertions can be found in RFO Part 27 and R-

DFARS Part 227 and may be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

3. FOCUS AREAS

3.1. Software Development- Provide a powerful framework for developing and implementing IT business solutions that are faster, more flexible, higher quality, and more aligned with business needs

3.2. Super Intelligence & Machine Learning (SI/ML)- Accelerating data analysis, enhancing predictive maintenance, and automating routine administrative workflows.

Required to keep the government at the forefront of the technologies available AI/ML, digital, and/or data solutions that augment, improve, or otherwise enhance the lethality of existing DoW platforms, systems, subsystems, software, components, or personnel; or deliver new or novel platforms, systems, subsystems, software, components, or personnel solutions that enhance force lethality.

3.3. Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture- Deploying modern software solutions to secure distributed assets, enterprise networks, and cloud infrastructure. Security features and compliance are critical to protect against cyber threats and maintain each program’s

Authority to Operate (ATO)

3.4. Cloud, Next-Gen Infrastructure, Platform as a Service (PaaS)- Migrating on-premises databases, orchestrating scalable environments, and enabling disconnected/edge data processing seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure and tools. Automating repetitive IT tasks, such as provisioning servers, deploying applications, and managing configurations

3.5. Software as a Service (SaaS) & Enterprise Operations- Commercial tools to digitize workflow management, integrate business processes, and eliminate manual entry.

3.6. Advanced Communications & Connectivity- Providing high-speed, secure, and redundant voice, video, and data communications to remote or tactical sites.

3.7. Emerging Technology & Research and Development Prototyping- High-risk, high-reward commercial innovations that may not yet have a rigid slot in federal IT planning.

Maximize DAF ownership and minimize the total lifecycle costs of the systems and programs within PAE BES. Innovative qualitative and/or quantitative research tools, techniques, or services that explore the strategic and/or policy implications of data, analytics, or AI in areas relevant to the DoW. Frontier.

3.8. Database Management & Modernization- Migrating legacy databases to cloud environments, automating schema updates, and improving high availability and disaster recovery.

3.9. System Administration - Reducing manual overhead for sysadmins via automated playbooks, configuration auditing, and unified endpoint management. Utilize DSO approach to software development that embeds automated security practices into every phase of the software lifecycle.

3.10. Training- Developing a digital-age workforce. AI/ML, digital, and/or data solutions for training, education, and immersive programming that supports development of a modern, AI/ML, data, and digital-competent workforce.

3.11. Support- AI/ML, digital, and/or data solutions which reduce the time spent on highly manual, repetitive, and frequent tasks. Implement successful and ongoing maintenance. Robust reporting and analytics capabilities are essential for monitoring performance and identifying areas for improvement

3.12. Data Management - Solutions which support computing, data storage, transfer, power and/or utilize AI/ML and data to enhance, prepare, trace, and maintain data reliability Enable the secure sharing of authoritative DAF data at the speed of mission by adopting a decentralized data management paradigm. APIs facilitate seamless communication among diverse software systems and enable the creation of sophisticated, integrated applications. Composability of APIs allows numerous capabilities to be aggregated rapidly into new and distinct capabilities.

3.13. Test & Evaluation (T&E)- T&E aims to mature system designs, manage risks, identify and help resolve deficiencies as early as possible, and ensure systems are operationally mission capable (i.e. effective, suitable, survivable, and safe).

3.14. Network Services- Analyzing and recommending network requirements;

Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure; Analyzing network workload; Monitoring network capacity and performance; Diagnosing and resolving network problems; Recommending network backup and recovery procedures;

Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software;

and/or, Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.

3.15. Compliance- Ensure that the solutions comply with relevant federal regulations and industry standards.

4. WHITE PAPER CONTENT

4.1. Shall be limited to 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, standard 8.5 X 11 paper size, 1 inch margins

4.2. Title Page (does not count against page limit) including:

4.2.1. Submission Title

4.2.2. Entity name – this name should match the Entity’s SAM.gov profile (if applicable)

4.2.3. Unique Entity ID (UEI) (if available). The Unique Entity ID (UEI) is a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to an entity by SAM.gov. If you do not have a

SAM profile, please state "No UEI”

4.2.4. Address – Location of principal place of business (Street Address, City, State, ZIP)

4.2.5. Business Size – Business size is defined by the SBA in alignment with 13 CFR

Part 121 Small Business Size Regulations. This classification is most commonly based upon average annual receipts or the average number of employees. The definition of "small" varies by industry, which is classified by the applicable North

American Industry Classification (NAIC) code for the solution you are proposing.

With your submission, please provide the NAICS codes in which you are certified as a Small Business.

4.2.6. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certifications – Please list all SBA

Certifications (if any)

4.2.7. Traditional/non-traditional status – Definition: As defined in 10 USC 3014, "nontraditional defense contractor", with respect to a procurement or with respect to a transaction authorized under section 4021(a) or 4022 of this title, means an entity that is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by the Department of Defense for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the Department of

Defense that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to section 1502 of title 41 and the regulations implementing such section. Please provide whether your company is Traditional or Non-

Traditional.

4.2.8. Supplier Type. Indicate if you are the original supplier of the technology solution, or a reseller. The purpose of this question is to help customer organizations understand how you participate in the market for this technology solution; it is not used to determine whether solutions are assessed as awardable/not awardable.

4.2.9. Focus Area. The purpose of the strategic focus areas is to collect technology solutions which are relevant to BES. Many solutions may align with multiple focus areas. Select a primary focus area; and, if relevant for your solution, add additional focus areas. Vendors are permitted to submit multiple White Papers for a single or multiple Focus Areas.

4.2.10. Point of Contact (POC), email address, and phone. This is the person that will receive the assessment results and any inquiries about the submission.

4.3. Executive Summary - Provide an executive summary of technology. Use this section to describe your solution for the government user to easily understand your solution. The purpose of this narrative is to support potential future customers in understanding information about your firm. The narrative is not part of the assessment information. Use this space to identify information (where applicable to your solution) that a prospective customer may want

4.4. Technology Concept: Describe the unique aspects of your technology and the proposed work as it relates to the AOI(s). Identify whether the effort includes the pilot or demonstration of existing commercial technology (identified as commercially ready and viable technology), or the development of technology for potential commercial or defense applications. If development or adaptation is proposed, identify a suggested path to mature technology.

5. EVALUATION

5.1. Individual White Papers will be evaluated without regard to other submissions received under this announcement against the following criteria:

5.1.1. Technical Merit – a viable solution for chosen Focus Area.

5.1.2. Relevancy to Focus Area – a demonstrated and clear connection to the chosen

Focus Area(s)

5.1.3. Demonstrated Experience – specific examples with technical details of experience in Focus Area work

5.2. The criteria identified in paragraph 4.1 are equal in terms of relative importance.

5.3. White Papers will be evaluated as Selectable or Not Selectable for each of the above criteria. In order to be an awardable solution, a White Paper must be evaluated as

Selectable in ALL criteria. To demonstrate:

Evaluation

Criteria

White Paper A White Paper B White Paper C White Paper D

Technical

Merit

Selectable Selectable Selectable Not-Selectable

Relevancy to

Focus Area

Selectable Selectable Not- Selectable Not- Selectable

Demonstrated

Experience

Selectable Not-Selectable Not-Selectable Not-Selectable

FINAL

RATING

Selectable Not-Selectable Not-Selectable Not-Selectable

6. QUESTIONS

Questions from Vendors regarding this Marketplace Call may be emailed to

AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil at any time. Answers to submitted questions will be updated and posted monthly as an attachment on this SAM posting.

mailto:AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil