Tactical Systems Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support for the OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM (ORT)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA2226-26-R-0003
- Agency
- Not on record
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Nellis AFB, Nevada, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management, is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify sources capable of providing Tactical Systems Subject Matter Expertise support for the Operational Response Team, with responses due September 4, 2026.
The Government seeks industry capabilities in tactical strike aircraft subject matter expertise, specifically personnel with extensive backgrounds in tactical strike aircraft weapons employment and tactical Command and Control execution, multi-domain data analytics and Common Operating Picture architectures, development and testing of Tactics Techniques and Procedures during live and simulated operations, and tactical datalink engineering and Software-Defined Diagnostics. The primary objective is to facilitate seamless tactical integration of multi-role tactical strike aircraft operational platforms into the Advanced Battle Management System cloud architecture while maximizing lethality through modern kill chain constructs.
Personnel must possess active Top Secret clearances with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility and the ability to be read into Special Access Programs. This is a market research RFI only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a Government commitment to contract. Responses are strictly voluntary. Interested vendors must review the attached Request for Information and Draft Performance Work Statement for full requirement details and submission instructions, which specify formatting, page limits, and guidelines. NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services); PSC R425 (Support—Professional: Engineering/Technical).
Notice text
1.0 DESCRIPTION
The Department of the Air Force (DAF), Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (PAE C3BM), Operational Response Team (ORT) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Synopsis to conduct market research and identify potential sources capable of providing highly specialized Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support.
2.0 REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
The primary objective of this requirement is to facilitate the seamless tactical integration of multi-role tactical strike aircraft operational platforms into the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) cloud architecture, while maximizing lethality through modern kill chain constructs.
The Government is seeking industry capabilities regarding Tactical Strike Aircraft SMEs with extensive backgrounds in:
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Tactical strike aircraft weapons employment and tactical Command and Control (C2) execution.
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Multi-domain data analytics and Common Operating Picture (COP) architectures.
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Development, testing, and validation of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) during live exercises and simulated operations.
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Tactical datalink engineering and Software-Defined Diagnostics.
Security Requirement: This effort requires personnel to possess active Top Secret (TS) clearances with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and the ability to be read into Special Access Programs (SAPs).
3.0 ATTACHMENTS
Interested vendors must review the attached documents for full requirement details and submission instructions:
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Attachment 1: Request for Information (RFI)
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Attachment 2: Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)
4.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
This is an RFI only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an indication that the Government will contract for the services discussed. All information submitted is strictly voluntary.
Responses shall follow the formatting, page limits, and instruction guidelines detailed in Attachment 1 (RFI).
Responses must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed below no later than 4:00 PM EST on 04 September 2026.
5.0 POINTS OF CONTACT
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Contracting Officer: Mr. Cahi Hardy | cahi.hardy@us.af.mil
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Contract Specialist: Mr. Ethan George | ethan.george.3@us.af.mil
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