ICBM Development, Operations, and Sustainment (IDOS) Effort Sources Sought Synopsis

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) services for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Weapon Systems through the IDOS (Development, Operations, and Sustainment) effort. The procurement will support both the legacy Minuteman III system and the transition to the next-generation Sentinel system, with comprehensive engineering, integration, and professional services covering 13 major service areas including systems engineering, program lifecycle support, data analysis, acquisition support, cybersecurity, and nuclear surety compliance. Respondents must provide detailed capability statements, past performance within three years, company information, and suggestions for contract structure, with a key focus on maintaining operational readiness and managing system transitions. The sources sought synopsis invites responses from all business types, including large and small businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The response deadline is February 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST, with respondents required to address potential organizational conflicts of interest and provide insights into mission impact and progress.

The procurement falls under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $47 million size standard, and the government has not yet determined whether this will be a single or multiple award contract. The previous contract (FA821413C0001) serves as the incumbent/predecessor to this effort, and the solicitation is distinctly separate from the previously cancelled ISC 2.0 procurement. Potential contractors will need to provide real-time mission insights and suggest reporting frameworks and management methodologies, with strict restrictions preventing future ICBM Weapon Systems development or production contract participation. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive lifecycle management, including technical baseline management, stakeholder collaboration, construction and infrastructure support for launch facilities, finance and budget management, security measures, and workforce training. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the breadth and complexity of the requirements suggest a significant multi-year contract with potential for substantial financial investment in maintaining and transitioning critical national security infrastructure.