Sources Sought - Launch Capacity and DMSMS Toolkit

The 30th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force Space Command is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of developing a Spaceport Capacity Assessment Tool and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortage (DMSMS) Toolkit. The procurement seeks cloud-based software solutions supporting up to 50 government users with FedRamp High authorization at the CUI impact level, requiring DoD CAC/multifactor authentication access and 99.999% availability operating 24/7/365. Key contract requirements include a Launch and Test Capacity Analysis Tool capable of 20-minute simulation processing for both Space Launch Delta 30 (polar orbit launches) and Space Launch Delta 45 (equatorial launches), modeling airspace, sea space, personnel, equipment, and frequency resources, along with a DMSMS toolkit enabling supply chain risk analysis for procurement items. The contractor must deliver fully operational capacity models, validation and acceptance test plans, quarterly user training sessions with a 75% competency target, user guides, modeling documentation, and all technical data in non-proprietary, machine-readable format as Government Purpose Rights. The response deadline for this Request for Information is March 27, 2026, with interested vendors required to submit their firm name, CAGE Code, small business status, and organizational capability details to the contracting officers.

This is a pre-solicitation notice with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor information has been provided in the available documents. The NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) applies to this acquisition with a small business size standard of $47.5 million according to the Small Business Administration. The contract is scheduled to commence on April 15, 2026, with a one-year performance period of 365 days, requiring monthly onsite visits to Vandenberg and Patrick Space Force Bases plus additional visits to Los Angeles Air Force Base and Colorado Springs. While specific budget or award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the scope of work indicates a comprehensive software development and implementation effort involving bi-weekly status meetings, government training delivery, and extensive technical documentation. Vendors should note that this RFI is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal request for quotations or a commitment to contract.