Request for Information: Kessel Run Enterprise Software Toolchain

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hanscom Air Force Base is seeking comprehensive software management services for the Kessel Run Enterprise Software Tools (KREST) program. The request for information targets contractors capable of providing end-to-end software services for a 1900-person enterprise software development environment. Key contract requirements include managing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and free & open-source software (FOSS) tools within a DevSecOps pipeline, with specific technical responsibilities such as software license management, vendor relationship maintenance, and software integration within 7 business days. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with DAFMAN 17-1203, implementation of security best practices, and familiarity with FedRAMP and Risk Management Framework. The RFI requires the ability to generate software approval packages within 5 business days, with responses due by May 1, 2025, and a target need date of December 31, 2026.

The procurement does not have a specific set-aside designation and anticipates hiring contractors across multiple labor categories including Lead Software Engineer (Level III), Software Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, and Procurement Manager. The contract includes a 30-day transition period from the incumbent contractor, with the government seeking to establish a robust software toolchain management capability. While specific award values are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the scope suggests a substantial contract covering comprehensive software ecosystem support for a large enterprise development environment. The technical complexity and breadth of required services indicate a potentially significant contract value, reflecting the critical nature of software management in a modern military technology infrastructure. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate deep technical expertise, security compliance, and the ability to rapidly integrate and support complex software environments.