ICBM Development, Operations, and Sustainment (IDOS) Effort Request for Information (RFI) #1

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the ICBM Development, Operations, and Sustainment (IDOS) Effort, posted on June 13, 2025. This Special Notice seeks industry feedback regarding potential future contract opportunities for the Minuteman III System Program Office. The RFI is classified under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services and does not utilize any set-aside provisions. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center ICBM Systems Directorate is leading this information-gathering initiative to assess industry capabilities and readiness for comprehensive support of the Minuteman III weapon system. This solicitation represents the government's preliminary market research phase for what appears to be a significant defense contract opportunity.

The primary purpose of this RFI is to obtain industry input on draft performance-based requirements and assess contractor capabilities for providing comprehensive support across multiple functional areas of the Minuteman III ICBM system. Contractors are asked to evaluate the clarity of attached requirements, identify potential risks in performance-based acquisition approaches, and share relevant experience with similar service acquisitions. Responses must be submitted by June 30, 2025, to specified Air Force email addresses, with the understanding that this is an informational exercise only with no current funding available. The government is considering an Industry Day event in late August at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and exploring the use of OASIS+ as a potential contract vehicle. The scope encompasses approximately 65 working groups and 125 Product Support Initiatives annually, covering areas such as program support, engineering services, logistics, cyber security, risk management, and operational test analysis. All contractors interested in engineering services related to ICBM systems are eligible to participate in this information-gathering process.