AFRL LEO Computational Imaging RFI

AFRL LEO Computational Imaging RFI Classification Original Set Aside: Product Service Code: AC13 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Place of Performance: Albuquerque, NM 87117 USA Description Description Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) low earth orbit (LEO) computational imaging RFI AFRL requests industry feedback on a LEO computational imaging architecture intended to support future electro-optical moving target engagement capabilities. The Government is seeking this industry feedback to ultimately inform the LEO computational imaging acquisition strategy, technical approach, and dual-use/commercial applications. AFRL envisions that the LEO computational imaging development will progress from an experimental payload to partnership(s) with commercial satellite imagery provider(s) on extended capability prototypes. This RFI requests industry feedback and approaches to support delivering a LEO computational imaging capability with respect to two areas: General approach to the system acquisition Space Segment (payload & spacecraft) Contract Type The Government is considering multiple contract types for this acquisition and request industry feedback to better inform our acquisition strategy. If responders have any input on which contract type would provide the optimal outcome, it is welcome within the responses to this RFI. Please include the identified recommended contract type (to include incentive type as needed) and a short explanation. Instructions to Responders Responders are encouraged to respond to one or more of the above elements. The full RFI details are in a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) document. To receive the full CUI RFI and additional supporting documentation, please send an email to the primary and secondary Government POCs with the subject line - LEO Computational Imaging RFI Request - (company name). Include your organization's pertinent information below: - Submitter's Name and Parent Company, if applicable - Mailing Address/Facility: Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code - Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code - Unique Entity Identification - Point of Contact (POC) - POC Telephone number and email address CUI information can/will only be sent to company POCs listed in SAM.Gov database. Format For Response AFRL will endeavor to respond to all requests in the order that they are received. All email responses to this RFI must include the subject line "LEO Computational Imaging RFI - (company name)". All CUI and/or classified responses to this RFI should be provided as instructed in the CUI RFI. Contact the POCs identified below for more information. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. Please provide your response on company letterhead to the Points of Contact (POC) identified below in this RFI. AFRL requests that all responses to this RFI be provided as instructed in the CUI RFI no later than 1700 MST, March 7th 2025. Primary RFI POC: Reed Weber, contact@example.gov Secondary POCs: Lt Quinn Dobson, contact@example.gov & Radley Serafico, contact@example.gov DISCLAIMERS AND NOTES THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. The Government will acknowledge receipt of all submissions but is under no obligation to provide feedback. All information in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable regulations. AFRL has entered into contracts with the Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory. This UARC supports the Government's AFRL programs by performing technical reviews, systems engineering and integration analyses, cost estimation, and other advisory services. Respondents are hereby notified that all responses will be provided to these support contractors for their services to the AFRL. If the respondent disagrees with the release of its RFI response to any of the aforementioned firms, the respondent must clearly state this restriction in the cover letter accompanying the RFI response. Foreign firms are advised that they will not be allowed to participate in this acquisition at the prime contractor level; however, provided they are eligible to do business with the US Government they may be eligible to participate at the subcontractor level. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et seq.). Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 as soon as possible.