Request For Information: Garrison Computers - Genesis

The Department of the Air Force's Airspace Mission Planning Division is seeking to procure specialized laptop computers for mission planning purposes through the Garrison Computer Procurement Project: Genesis (FY26-4). The procurement requires high-performance laptops with stringent security specifications, including a minimum PassMark CPU Score of 55,000, 64GB memory, 2TB SSD storage, and integrated DoD-compatible CAC reader, while explicitly prohibiting wireless communication capabilities, built-in microphones, and cameras. The laptops must be packaged with associated peripherals including docking stations, WiFi dongles, and driver disks within durable cardboard boxes, and come with a four-year unified warranty. Potential contractors must submit an 8-page white paper response addressing their administrative capabilities, ability to meet technical requirements, and delivery capabilities. The response deadline is 4:00 PM Eastern Time on August 4, 2025, with the Air Force encouraging contractors to provide feedback on technical specifications and potential cost reductions.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and anticipates awarding between 122 and 1,400 laptop units under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). The contract structure includes base quantities of 5 evaluation articles and 117 early production/completed units, with an option for up to 1,278 additional units. Contractors must demonstrate capability to meet specific delivery timelines, including 35 days for evaluation articles, 45 days for early production items, 60 days for first article, and 100 days for end items after first article acceptance. The technical specifications exceed CCS-3 contract solutions, and the government has clarified that Mission Planning procurement is not subject to DAFMAN 17-1203, eliminating the need for waivers to purchase outside standard contract frameworks. The laptops will be deployed in austere ground environments, requiring contractors to provide comprehensive warranty coverage and firmware updates every six months throughout the four-year warranty period.