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Platform One – Enterprise Vendor Value Proposition

PLATFORM ONE

ENTERPRISE VENDOR VALUE PROPOSITION

Request for Information (RFI) & Collaborative Vendor Session

Prepared for the Department of War (DoW) October 2026

1. Executive Summary

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Platform One is the premier enterprise DevSecOps initiative for the Department of War (DoW). We provide secure, compliant, and scalable software factories that empower mission owners to deliver software at the speed of relevance. We actively seek commercial software vendors capable of integrating into our regulated, Zero Trust–aligned environments (IL2, IL4, IL5). We need partners who deliver robust container security, streamlined infrastructure management, DevSecOps tooling, and frictionless workflows to support Authorization to Operate (ATO).

2. Our Mission and the “Why” Platform One acts as the central hub for the DoW’s software supply chain. We partner with vendors to integrate mission-critical capabilities into our enterprise value stream. By joining our ecosystem, vendors enable the DoW to:

Scale Securely: Deploy standardized, secure containers across hybrid clouds, multi-classification environments, and edge nodes.

Accelerate Delivery: Automate and manage diverse digital assets through code-free, accessible deployments.

Ensure Compliance: Align strictly with DoW DevSecOps guidelines, Zero Trust, and Comply2Connect mandates.

Reduce Cognitive Load: Empower users to visually manage Kubernetes environments (like Big Bang) securely.

3. Event Details To facilitate direct alignment, collaboration, and networking, we are hosting a collaborative vendor session:

· Virtual- Stand by for Zoom Link

4. Core Vendor Capabilities We are seeking capabilities across seven functional areas that directly enhance our DevSecOps infrastructure.

Secure & Scalable: Must be secure, scalable, and extensible to support users across IL2, IL4, and IL5 environments.

Full Compatibility: Maintain strict compatibility with P1 architecture, DevSecOps workflows, and cybersecurity standards.

User Support: Support a baseline of at least 4,700 active enterprise users.

Ensures DevSecOps Continuity: Sustains the P1 ecosystem by providing a centralized, reliable hub for development and operational collaboration.

Enables Multi-Level Secure Collaboration: Allows DoW mission users to communicate securely across multiple Impact Levels, ensuring the right personnel have access to mission-critical data.

Prevents Mission Disruption: Requires compatibility with existing workflows to eliminate re-engineering, save time, and ensure zero downtime for active operations.

5. The Platform One Vendor Expectation Platform One integrates operational partners, not just software. Vendors must design solutions with these core attributes:

Security by Default: Natively support FIPS encryption, Zero Trust principles, and continuous vulnerability scanning.

Unmatched Interoperability: Integrate cleanly with centralized identity (SSO/SCIM) and existing DevSecOps pipelines.

Scalability Across Classifications: Perform reliably in unclassified (IL2), secure (IL4/IL5) enclaves, and constrained edge nodes.

Accessibility & Automation: Offer intuitive interfaces and visual management layers that abstract Kubernetes complexity.

Form 889: Submitted completed Form 889

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.215-3 (Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes - Oct 1997) and is published to obtain information for use by the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (CCSD), Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, for market research and planning purposes only. THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, INVITATION FOR BID, OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SOLICITATION; IT IS ONLY INTENDED FOR INFORMATION OR PLANNING PURPOSES. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror’s ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the government’s use of such information. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. Respondents to this RFI may be asked to provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals. As indicated above, this is solely market research for software alternatives. Please be advised that any quote for software that is already in use, quote for alternative software, or any submissions intended for award evaluation should not be included in conjunction with this document. Any input on this document that contains responses for the software already in-use should not be included and should only contain alternative software data/answers. Your responses will only be used for planning purposes. Please address any comments and/or questions you may have regarding this RFI in writing to the listed POC.

Align your product roadmap with these operational realities to become a foundational element of the DoW’s software modernization effort. Partner with Platform One to secure the supply chain and deliver uncompromised capabilities to the warfighter.

6. Alternative License Types What alternative software do you offer that is similar to the software names listed below? Please review the catalog of current technologies:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server w/ Satellite

Information Requested from Respondents Deployment Options & Differences: Please provide details on available options, such as enterprise, cloud-managed, or open-source/community editions. For each alternative software option/solution, please provide how it differs from the listed license. All software would need to be on premises deployment, and cannot support SAS software. The government would need to retain authority of all digital products.

Feature Parity & Restrictions: For each alternative software option/solution, please provide how it is similar to the listed license. Please specify any feature restrictions, scalability limitations, or support differences among the licenses (e.g., data retention, search query limits, or alerting capabilities).

“Ask Me Anything”

Please be advised that an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session will be held two weeks prior to our upcoming event.

Mark your calendar for September 30, 2026.

Point of Contact

· CCTI Coordinating POC: Lauren Pauly Lauren.Pauly@catalystcampus.org

· Security: Torin Hart torin.hart.3@us.af.mil

· Contracting Officer (CO): Maj Jamail Walker jamail.walker.1@us.af.mil

· Chief Logistician / Product Support Manager: Robert Mckeithan robert.mckeithan.1@us.af.mil

· Alternative Logistician POCs: Crystal Pena crystal.pena.1@us.af.mil