IDOS-IT RFI.docx

**THIS IS NOT SOLICITATION**

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

AFNWC Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate (SD) 17 Dec 2025

DESCRIPTION

The United States Air Force, Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center (AFNWC), in support of the ICBM Development, Operations, and Sustainment (IDOS) Information Technology (IT) effort, is seeking information from interested companies with the capability to support the ICBMSD, Minuteman III legacy system (MMIII) and ICBM modernization programs including Sentinel, Mk21a, Fuze Mod, Futures, and Next Generation Re-entry Capability (NGRC) at Hill AFB.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. IAW FAR Part 10, this RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes in support of market research; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

BACKGROUND

The ICBMSD is seeking the best-value services that deliver superior, resilient, scalable and adaptable IT and digital ecosystems services and solutions while ensuring reliable IT dominance to support the ICBM nuclear deterrence mission. A dedicated IT Service contract will ensure sole focus on cyber security and IT services objectives, preventing critical areas from being overshadowed by broader weapon system requirements.

REQUESTED INFORMATION

The purpose of this RFI is to determine whether the following example Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Labor Categories (LCAT) define the scope clearly enough to develop a proposal based on manpower requirements (see attachments). If not, please respond to this RFI detailing what additional information is needed. This RFI is also seeking suggestions on contract strategies for this IT services contract.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The IDOS-IT project is focused on acquiring comprehensive IT services and solutions to support the ICBMSD at Hill AFB and operating locations. This organization is responsible for maintaining combat-ready nuclear missiles, transitioning to the next-generation ICBM (e.g., Sentinel), and executing modernization (e.g., NGRC). IDOS-IT aims to secure a critical services contract(s) that will provide the ICBMSD with essential IT support. General capabilities include:

Infrastructure and Systems Operations: Services support for maintaining and modernizing government-controlled on-premises and hybrid infrastructure, site surveys, infrastructure layout developments, and IT planning and network fit-outs for new facilities, network expansions, or mission realignments, adhering to relevant standards. Network operations include cybersecurity, connectivity, monitoring, and infrastructure management.

Server and Data Support: Operational services to deploy, troubleshoot, maintain, sustain, upgrade, and monitor servers and enterprise network storage.

Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Services support to implement and maintain DoD/AF-compliant cybersecurity measures, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) support, continuous monitoring, threat detection and response, vulnerability and risk analysis, compliance and audit readiness, and collaboration with government cybersecurity personnel to develop and maintain system security documentation and accreditation packages.

Application Development and Sustainment: Services support directed at sustainment, modernization, and secure integration of ICBMSD applications, interfaces, and automation tools into on-premises and hybrid environments (owned or directed by ICBMSD), ensuring compliance, performance improvements, and collaboration with other development teams.

Service Desk System Administration for End User Services and Support: Multi-tier enterprise service desk and end-user technical support across multiple classification levels, managing user access provisioning and delivering Tiered intake services (self-help, troubleshooting, account coordination) in alignment with Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) and cybersecurity requirements, while also supporting endpoint devices, collaboration environments, remote access, and classified device management. Includes incident management, secure account management, performance tracking and reporting.

Software License Management: Management of all software licenses and software assets. Services include usage tracking and analysis, cost optimization and reporting, training and compliance, and disposal.

Visual and Teleconference (VTC) Support: Manage Unclassified, Secret, and Enterprise VTC systems, including regular conference room maintenance, and support located in government buildings. Ensure conference room readiness, maintain and manage audio/visual equipment, and support services.

Training, Documentation, and Knowledge Transfer: Services support for development of training materials, maintain audit-ready documentation (configuration control, RMF, ATO), technical writing support and cross-training to facilitate operational continuity and effective knowledge transfer for ICBMSD enterprise IT systems.

Equipment Custodian: Safeguarding of Government property, hardware procurement, inventory and asset management, system configuration, and disposal.

Compliance and Documentation: Develop documentation and procedures ensuring regulatory compliance, maintenance and tracking of software, systems, and IT hardware.

PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE BELOW

1. Actionable Requirements

a. Can your organization submit a viable proposal based on the draft PWS and LCAT manpower requirements documents? (Yes / No / Conditional) Please include any recommendations that would improve clarity and your ability to propose.

b. What risks or challenges do you foresee in executing this requirement using a manpower-based acquisition approach? Include technical, programmatic, or cost-related concerns and recommendations for mitigation.

c. Describe your organization’s experience with similar manpower-based service acquisitions. What measurable outcomes could be applied? Include examples of metrics, data sources, etc.

d. How would you propose to measure and monitor contractor performance against these manpower requirements (Include examples of monitoring approaches, reporting mechanisms, etc.)

2. Contract Strategy Different contracting methods are available to meet the PWS requirements and needs of the ICBMSD.

a. Provide your organization’s suggested approach that would be the most effective to meet the PWS requirements. Which portion(s) of the PWS requirements, or the entirety of the work, are included in the approach? Include rationale, examples, risks, efficiencies, etc., in your recommended approach.

Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Participation: Executive Order 14420, 20 Mar 2025, under 40 U.S.C 11303(e), directs consolidation of procurement with General Services Administration (GSA) as the Administrator. Pre-awarded GWACs provide a wide range of IT services and solutions.

b. Which GWAC contract vehicles would be most advantageous to the Government in meeting the RFI PWS requirements? Which portion(s) of the PWS requirements, or the entirety of the work, are best suited to this GWAC approach?

In addition to providing the information above, we would also appreciate the following information related to GSA Alliant 2 (if applicable):

c. Alliant 2 Participation (Optional): If your company is a GSA Alliant 2 contract holder, please indicate "Yes" and proceed to answer the following questions. If not, please indicate "No."

Alliant 2 Labor Categories(s): If your company is an Alliant 2 contract holder, please identify the Alliant 2 labor categories you believe best align with the requirements described in this RFI.

d. Alliant 2 Contract Information: If your company is an Alliant 2 contract holder, please provide your Alliant 2 contract number.

3. IDOS-IT Transition

a. Please provide suggestions on a transition plan to ensure ongoing ICBMSD operations are seamlessly transitioned from existing contractor services to the IDOS-IT contract. Include key steps and time period(s) from contract award to completed transition of services.

b. Provide suggestions to transition from a manpower-based approach to a performance-based approach to meet the requirements. Include examples of monitoring approaches, reporting mechanisms, and metrics, data sources, etc. to measure contract performance.

4. Administrative Information: Interested parties please provide administrative information including the following as a minimum:

a. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

b. Indicate business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)- certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541512, Computer Systems Design Services. “Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, which is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121. Please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 19 for detailed information on Small Business Size Standards.

Please email responses to the following address: AFNWC.NI.IDOSIT@us.af.mil. If there are questions specific to this RFI, please reach out directly to the contracting officer, Mr. Troy Stephens, troy.stephens@us.af.mil or contract specialist Mr. Quade McGuire, quade.mcguire@us.af.mil. Please do not cc or include other AF leadership personnel on any emails directed to the contracting officer. Any future requests to schedule in-person or virtual meetings with AFNWC leadership regarding the IDOS-IT program will not be entertained.

SUMMARY

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY for informational and planning purposes. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. No funds are available to fund the information requested. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable.