SD Elements or Alternatives - Request for Information

The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding threat modeling and application security software solutions, specifically seeking alternatives to SD Elements or direct proposals for SD Elements licenses. This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or invitation for bid; participation is entirely voluntary with no obligation for payment or contract award. Vendors must respond using a provided Excel template that requires completion of all three sheets and must address how their proposed solutions meet 12 core requirements, including threat modeling capabilities, customizable surveys, NIST 800-53 and 800-171 control mapping, SAST/code quality scanner integrations, Kubernetes deployment via Helm charts, role-based access control, SSO integration, DevSecOps lifecycle integration, and visual attack vector representation. Responses should include estimated transition and training costs, pricing plans (monthly, trial, annual), contract term preferences with willingness to accept a base year plus up to four one-year options, and value-added services such as advanced analytics, machine learning-based anomaly detection, dedicated account support, and proactive health checks. The deadline for submitting responses is February 19, 2026, and all responses must be directed to the points of contact listed in the opportunity.

This RFI carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbent contractors or specific award values. No budget range has been disclosed in this preliminary market research phase, and no specific contract award value is being indicated at this stage. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and PSC 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Development Software), reflecting the software licensing and services nature of the procurement. As this is a pre-solicitation notice designed to gather market information and assess vendor capabilities, interested vendors should view this as an opportunity to position their solutions and demonstrate alignment with the government's technical and operational requirements prior to any formal solicitation release.