Request for Information Integrated Defensive Cyberspace System (IDCS) SPARTAN 6 May 2025.pdf

Integrated Defensive Cyberspace System (IDCS) Secure Platform Architecture for Real-Time Threat Analysis and Network Defense (SPARTAN)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT - MARKET RESEARCH ONLY

In accordance with FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information, this announcement is solely for market research purposes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Although the term “offeror” is may be used int this RFI, your response will be treated as information only, and not as a proposal. Our aim is to gather information to identify potential businesses capable of providing services related to the Integrated Defensive Cyberspace System (IDCS). Your responses will help shape our requirement prioritization, acquisition approach, performance work statement/statements of work/objectives, and performance specifications.

Participation in, or omission from, this market research does not guarantee or preclude participation in any future solicitations or contract awards.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Included with this is a spreadsheet, see Attachment 1 IDCS RFI Initial Capability to capture the Part I-Business Information and Part II-Capability Survey; tabs allow you to provide your company’s responses to the survey.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, if you plan to participate in this market research, please respond via Attachment 1 provided. Failure to provide adequate documentation may hinder the government's ability to assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a specific area, please select "No" in Column B and use the corresponding "Comments" field in Column C to explain how you would overcome this gap (e.g., through team agreements, subcontracting, etc.) to fulfill that portion of the requirement.

3. Small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are also encouraged.

4. Due to the nature of the questions, we will not be accepting questions related to this market survey.

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

The Defensive Cyber Systems Branch (AFLCMC/HNCD) is actively seeking potential sources that have the expertise, capabilities, and experience required for the development, fielding, and sustainment of an enterprise wide systems-of-systems platform similar to the IDCS. This complex and critical effort encompasses a broad array of tasks necessary for the protection and defense of the cyberspace domain pertaining to the Department of the Air Force. AFLCMC/HNCD prioritizes vendors that demonstrate an ability to deliver outcomes promptly and adaptively, ensuring a fast flow of operational value augmented by persistent learning and maturation of supporting processes and team infrastructure.

The primary objectives are to ensure:

Timely and secure delivery of software and system development for the Integrated Defensive Cyberspace System (IDCS) capable of meeting the evolving challenges in the cyber domain.

Efficient and effective fielding and sustainment processes for operational systems, such as Air Force Cyber Defense (ACD), Cyberspace Defense Analysis (CDA), and Cyberspace Vulnerability/Hunter (CVA/H).

Integration of a robust vendor base that can support AFLCMC/HNCD in prototyping and maturing the new IDCS architecture with a focus on modular, resilient, and cloud-based systems.

Integrated Defensive Cyberspace System (IDCS) Secure Platform Architecture for Real-Time Threat Analysis and Network Defense (SPARTAN)

Collaboration with other Department of the Air Force programs, ensuring compatibility and interoperability with existing and future defense systems.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Please Fill out the appropriate information associated with your company in Part I-Business Information workbook tab.

It is the intent of AFLCMC/HNCD to release another RFI that will include a Statement of Objectives within the next 30+/- days.

To accurately complete the "Part II Capability Survey" workbook tab, begin by answering each question with either "Yes" or "No" in Column B. Column C, labeled "Comments," is available for you to provide any additional information or context related to your responses. If you answer "Yes" to any question, it's crucial to provide specific examples of your relevant experience in Column D, ensuring these examples are grounded in your past work and not based on future or potential acquisition of capabilities. Note that any questions lacking sufficient context or examples to properly assess your expertise will be counted as "No" for evaluation of capabilities.

Format Requirements

• Completed excel spreadsheet

Responses

• Responses must be received no later than the close of business on Thursday, 15 May 2025 @

2:00PM CST. Responses must be sent electronically via email or DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/) to: stacy.wilson.1@us.af.mil, sean.danzy.1@us.af.mil, and christian.davis.33@us.af.mil ; ATTN:

IDCS RFI# FA8307-25-R-B057 RESPONSE (followed by your Company Name).

• Proprietary information, if any, should be minimal and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the US Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become US Government property and will not be returned. If any Responders do not currently possess a Proprietary Data Protection Agreement (PDPA) that would permit the AFLCMC/HNCD support contractors listed below to review and evaluate submissions to this RFI, please coordinate with POCs listed below.

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• It is anticipated that follow up RFIs may be issued to acquire additional details on respondents’ areas of expertise. No direct award will be made based solely on this request for information. Responses will assist HNCD in refining our acquisition strategy and shaping existing and/or new contracts or task orders to accomplish this work.

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