U-2 Airframe Forecasting Dashboard

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of developing a cloud-based AI-powered forecasting dashboard for the U-2 Airframe Team's spare parts management. The system must manage approximately 9,500 higher assembly parts specific to the U-2 airframe and 27,000 total parts including subcomponents, automating forecasting for spares, repairs, and bonded stock using artificial intelligence tools. Key technical requirements include near-real-time integration with government supply systems, a chatbot interface, visual supply metrics dashboards, and predictive analytics capabilities that can determine critical stock levels, recommend ordering timelines, assess lead times and costs, track repair cycle times, and differentiate between critical spares, time-change items, and standard parts. This Request for Information is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation will be issued. Responses to the contractor capability survey are due by August 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST.

This opportunity has no set-aside designation and encourages participation from both large and small businesses, joint ventures, and teaming arrangements, with particular interest in identifying work suitable for small business set-asides. Lockheed Martin is identified as the prime contractor for the U-2 program and is specifically mentioned as the contractor in the Performance Work Statement with operations in Palmdale, California. While no specific contract value is provided in this market research phase, the Performance Work Statement indicates a potential contract period running from September 20, 2025, to September 19, 2026. The scope encompasses managing a substantial inventory of 27,000 total parts across the U-2 fleet, with the contractor responsible for furnishing all materials, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services required for the forecasting system. The system aims to support Air Force affordability efforts focused on reducing U-2 sustainment costs through improved logistics and operational support for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems.