Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning - Industry Day (Virtual Only)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA461026DTO01
- Agency
-
Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Lompoc, California 93437, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Space Force - Space Systems Command (SSC) S6 is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities for space acquisition and enterprise operations. This pre-solicitation notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, and no contract award will result from this RFI. The government is seeking industry feedback on AI/ML solutions that support the transition from innovation to operational capability within space systems. Key requirements and objectives remain tentative and will be finalized prior to any formal Request for Proposal (RFP) release. The critical date for this opportunity is February 24, 2026, when the Space Force will host a virtual Industry Day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST via Microsoft Teams, during which industry representatives can engage with government officials and provide input on AI/ML capabilities, acquisition strategies, and enterprise operations. The meeting can be accessed using Meeting ID 993 341 135 452 and Passcode E2n8P3vm, with registration available through the provided link.
This RFI carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent contractors or award values, as it is purely for market research and planning purposes. All information submitted by industry in response to this RFI is voluntary and provided at no cost to the government. The government has indicated that feedback received may be utilized in developing its acquisition strategy and incorporated into one or more future solicitations. There are no specific numerical targets or timeline requirements specified in this pre-solicitation notice. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Alvaro Guzman, and interested parties may contact the SSC S6 Information Dominance office at ssc.s6.informationdominance@spaceforce.mil for additional information regarding the Industry Day agenda and participation details.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
*******SEE ATTACHMENTS*******
This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only.
The United States Space Force – Space Systems Command S6 is hosting an Industry Day to highlight where Innovation meets mission requirements. We will discuss steps that go from collaboration to capability, lay the groundwork for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) space, acquisition, and Enterprise operations. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the Government. All requirements identified in this RFI are tentative and will be finalized prior to the formal release of any Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government DOES NOT intend to award a contract in response to this RFI at this time. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an RFP, request for quote (RFQ), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. This is a tool to receive feedback from industry.
The information provided may be utilized by SSC/S6, in developing its acquisition strategy should a decision be made to proceed with acquiring the items/services discussed in this event. The information received in response to this RFI may be included in one (1) or more future solicitations.
AI/ML Industry Day Registration & Event Page
An industry day information sharing session will occur on 24 February 2026 at 0900 a.m. to 1500 p.m. PST Via MS Teams for industry to solicit responses from the government on the RFI.
MS Teams link:
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_aa8d64e5712340e482683011daf0e515%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%228331b18d-2d87-48ef-a35f-ac8818ebf9b4%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%2227c4a628-1dcc-4a6f-8562-2a23018ea1b1%22%2C%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3Atrue%2C%22role%22%3A%22a%22%7D&btype=a&role=a
ALVARO GUZMAN
Contracting Officer
Update #1 ·
*******SEE ATTACHMENTS*******
This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research purposes only.
The United States Space Force – Space Systems Command S6 is hosting an Industry Day to highlight where Innovation meets mission requirements. We will discuss steps that go from collaboration to capability, lay the groundwork for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) space, acquisition, and Enterprise operations. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the Government. All requirements identified in this RFI are tentative and will be finalized prior to the formal release of any Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government DOES NOT intend to award a contract in response to this RFI at this time. This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an RFP, request for quote (RFQ), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. This is a tool to receive feedback from industry.
The information provided may be utilized by SSC/S6, in developing its acquisition strategy should a decision be made to proceed with acquiring the items/services discussed in this event. The information received in response to this RFI may be included in one (1) or more future solicitations.
AI/ML Industry Day Registration & Event Page
An industry day information sharing session will occur on 24 February 2026 at 0900 a.m. to 1500 p.m. PST Via MS Teams for industry to solicit responses from the government on the RFI.
MS Teams link:
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_33b546e83a1148e2bff3d66da6f910f6%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228331b18d-2d87-48ef-a35f-ac8818ebf9b4%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22bb45668f-2271-4996-b59c-df87b1247258%22%7d
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Meeting ID: 993 341 135 452
Passcode: E2n8P3vm
ALVARO GUZMAN
Contracting Officer
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI -SSC - AI-ML 1.pdf | ||
| RFI -SSC - AI-ML 1.pdf | ||
| AI_ML Industry Day.pdf |
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