Request for Information - AFRL AI Solutions

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is conducting a Request for Information to identify industry capabilities for advanced AI-powered solutions across four critical domains: HR workforce development, enterprise workflow tasking, program management, and scientific literature searches. The agency is specifically seeking integrated AI solutions rather than research proposals, with requirements including platforms or software that can address complex data challenges such as disparate data sources, manual data handling, limited AI integration, and stringent security requirements. Solutions must demonstrate scalability, security, explainability, and seamless enterprise system integration capabilities, with success criteria focused on increased efficiency, improved data quality, enhanced user experience, and better decision-making. The Digital Capabilities Directorate will serve as the lead integrator, and solutions should be prepared for different classification levels including NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS. Industry responses are due by noon on October 3, 2025, submitted electronically to joshua.sawdey.1@us.af.mil with submissions limited to 20 pages detailing capabilities, past experiences, and solution approaches.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and represents a new effort with no incumbent contractor, creating a fresh market opportunity for qualified vendors. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the RFI documentation, the scope encompasses multiple complex AI domains suggesting a potentially substantial procurement. Work can be performed remotely, though vendor travel for kickoff meetings and reviews is preferred but not mandatory. The solutions do not require integration across all four domain areas but should demonstrate potential for cross-domain capabilities and system integrations. The RFI has undergone multiple amendments, with the most recent updates focusing on clarifying technical requirements and improving document accessibility for external users. Timeline details beyond the October 3, 2025 response deadline have not been specified in this pre-solicitation phase.