Government Response to RFI.docx

This document is a Government Response to a Request for Information (RFI) related to a Sources Sought notice for a contract supporting NATO air defense capabilities in Eastern Europe. The opportunity is for a new contract starting in September 2025 with a 12-month period of performance, funded by FY 2024 Building Partner Capacity funds from European Command (EUCOM). The requirement involves software engineering, field support, technical assistance, and interoperability testing for air defense and counter-unmanned aerial systems integration.

Key requirements include personnel maintaining a SECRET security clearance, compliance with cybersecurity standards (NIST Framework), and the ability to support technical capabilities for Eastern European NATO nations. The Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal is conducting market research to identify potential contractors, with responses to be submitted electronically to specified contract specialists. The NAICS code is 541330, and the government is assessing whether the acquisition could be set aside for small businesses. Interested parties are asked to provide company information, potential subcontracting arrangements, capability statements, and other relevant details to support the market research analysis.