REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (AMRT).pdf

RFI Number: FA810925-AMRT

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Advanced Market Research Tool (AMRT)

Date of Issuance: posting date on SAM.gov

Response Due Date: 1300 CDT/CST, 03 Oct 2025

DISCLAIMER

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATION

WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Request for Information (RFI) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirement.

This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract based on this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. There may be future RFIs, and notice will be posted on sam.gov to notify the public of the ongoing market research.

All information submitted in response to this RFI will be treated as proprietary and confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, respondents should clearly mark any information that is considered proprietary or confidential.

The USAF reserves the right to use any information submitted in response to this RFI for any purpose, including but not limited to informing future acquisition strategies.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information (limit to 2 pages)

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

1. Company/Institution Name:

2. Address:

3. Point of Contact:

4. CAGE Code:

5. Unique Entity ID (UEI):

6. Phone Number:

7. E-mail Address:

8. Web Page URL:

9. List of any Governmentwide multiple award contracts held (i.e. OASIS, Federal Supply/Professional Services Schedules, HCATS, SEWP, etc.)

10. Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (provide end date) (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

Foreign Participation: Foreign participation is not authorized

Part II. Capability Survey Questions (limit to 20 pages)

1.0 Introduction

The 448th Supply Chain Management Wing (SCMW) is conducting market research to identify potential sources and gather information regarding capabilities for an Advanced Market Research Tool. This RFI seeks information on solutions that leverage upcoming technologies to streamline market research processes, with the goal of efficiently sourcing parts (buying, repairing, overhauling, remanufacturing), reducing sourcing time, and improving supply chain risk management. We are open to considering a wide range of technologies and approaches. The objective is to modernize and enhance market research efforts. A key goal is the automated completion of Air Force market research forms in accordance with Part 10 - Market Research rules and regulations , leveraging data extracted from Request for Information (RFI) responses and Sources of Sought. While the focus of this RFI is on capabilities, the data collected by this tool should support all market research activities, streamline compliance with relevant regulations, and provide enhanced insights to inform broader acquisition decisions.

2.0 Background

The 448th seeks to automate and enhance its market research processes to improve sourcing efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate supply chain risks. We are exploring innovative solutions that can:

• Automate data collection and integration from various sources.

• Apply advanced technologies (AI/ML, Graph Databases, Semantic Web, other upcoming technologies) to match parts and vendors.

• Predict supplier readiness.

• Generate and analyze market research reports.

• Automatically extract and analyze data from RFI responses and Sources Sought.

• Automatically complete Air Force market research forms in accordance with Part 10.

• Maintain robust security and compliance.

3.0 Purpose

This RFI seeks information from qualified organic (government) activities and industry sources to:

• Assess the current state of upcoming technologies and capabilities relevant to market research automation.

• Identify potential solutions and approaches for automating and enhancing market research, including the automated completion of market research forms based on RFI and Sources Sought data.

• Understand the capabilities and experience of potential partners.

• Gather information to inform future acquisition strategies.

4.0 Scope of Information Requested

Respondents are requested to provide information in the following areas:

4.1 General Capabilities:

• Relevant Experience: Describe your organization's experience in developing, implementing, and sustaining automated systems for market research, supply chain management, or related areas. Highlight any experience working with the Department of Defense or other government agencies.

• Technology Stack: Describe the technologies and platforms your organization utilizes, including (but not limited to) RPA platforms, AI/ML frameworks, Graph Databases, Semantic Web technologies, and other relevant tools.

4.2 Specific Capabilities Related to Advanced Market Research:

• Technology Approach:

• Describe the core technology or technologies your proposed solution leverages.

• Explain why this technology is particularly well-suited for automating market research, identifying new suppliers, generating standard market research reports, and completing market research forms.

• Detail how your technology handles the challenges of integrating data from diverse sources.

• Data Integration:

• How would you integrate your solution with existing USAF systems such as SAM.gov, etc.?

• How would you ensure data quality and consistency when integrating data from multiple sources?

• Describe your solution's ability to identify and incorporate new data sources related to Air Force parts (buying, repairing, overhauling, remanufacturing).

• How would you prevent data leakage or unauthorized data retrieval by users?

• AI/ML Integration (if applicable):

• Describe how you would integrate AI/ML algorithms to enhance market research capabilities.

• How would you use AI/ML to match parts and vendors based on technical specifications, capabilities, and other criteria?

• How would you use AI/ML to predict supplier readiness based on past performance, capabilities, capacity, financial stability, and cybersecurity posture?

• Market Research Report Generation:

• Describe your solution's ability to automatically generate market research reports based on the data it collects and analyzes.

• What types of reports can your solution generate?

• How customizable are the reports?

• How would you incorporate relevant information and support compliance with Market Research as a Service (MRaaS) requirement?

• How are reports managed and stored?

• Automated Market Research Form Completion:

• Describe your solution's ability to automatically extract and analyze data from RFI responses and Sources Sought.

• How does your solution use this data to automatically complete Air Force market research forms in accordance with Part 10 - Market Research rules and regulations?

• What specific fields and sections of the market research form can automatically populate your solution?

• How does your solution ensure accuracy and completeness of the populated data?

• How does the application alert users to the fact it is completing market research tasks to conform with Part 10?

• New Supplier Identification:

• How does your solution identify potential new suppliers that may not be readily apparent through traditional market research methods?

• What data sources and techniques do you use to identify these new suppliers?

• How do you assess the viability and trustworthiness of these new suppliers?

• Security and Compliance:

• Describe your approach to securing your solution, including data encryption, access control, and audit logging.

• How would you ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture)?

• How would you ensure compliance with regulations regarding the handling of sensitive data?

4.3 Solution Architecture:

• Solution Overview: Provide a high-level overview of your proposed solution architecture, including the key components and how they interact.

• Scalability and Performance: Describe how your solution can be scaled to handle increasing data volumes and user loads.

• Deployment Options: Describe your experience deploying solutions in various environments.

• Maintenance and Support: Describe your approach to providing ongoing maintenance and support for the system.

4.4 Cost and Implementation:

• Cost Breakdown: Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price breakdown of the costs associated with your proposed solution, including software licenses, implementation services, training, and ongoing maintenance and support.

• Implementation Timeline: Provide an estimated timeline for implementing your proposed solution.

• Return on Investment (ROI): Provide an estimate of the potential ROI from implementing your proposed solution, including cost savings, time savings, improved decision-making, and reduced manual effort for market research form completion.

• Commerciality:

• Are there established catalog or market prices for these types of services?

• If you offer these services to both the U.S. Government and commercial sources, do the same employees provide the offered services to both U.S.

Government and commercial sources?

• Do you offer these types of services to both entities under similar terms and conditions? If not, briefly describe any differences.

5.0 Information Submission

• Responses to this RFI should be submitted electronically to stephen.du@us.af.mil by the due date specified above.

• Responses should be concise and limited to 20 pages, excluding appendices and business information.

• Please include the RFI number in the subject line of your email.

• Clearly indicate whether your organization is an organic (government) activity or an industry source.

• If you are a contractor, include your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID.

6.0 Questions

Questions regarding this RFI should be submitted electronically to stephen.du@us.af.mil no later than 1300 CDT/CST, 30 September 2025.

END OF RFI

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