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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) Support

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FA239626R0075Federal

Submission Closed06/15/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This is a sources-sought notice issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Center for Rapid Innovation to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing comprehensive program management, engineering, and administrative support for its IT enterprise initiatives. The effort aims to enable collaboration across AFRL labs, contractor partners, and academic institutions through highly skilled personnel who can facilitate rapid technological advancement while adhering to strict Air Force regulatory and mission-critical standards. The contract is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715 with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and only U.S.-based small businesses are eligible to respond. All offerors must demonstrate the ability to provide personnel with at minimum a Top Secret security clearance, with access to TS/SCI and JWICS systems required for certain duties. Responses must be submitted in a single Microsoft Word document not exceeding seven pages and include detailed capability statements addressing the performance work statement, subcontracting plans, past performance, key personnel credentials, and a transition strategy. Submissions must also confirm small business status, provide CAGE or DUNS numbers, and include full points of contact. While this notice is purely for market research and imposes no obligation on the government to proceed with a solicitation, all information provided must remain unclassified, and responses are due no later than June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The primary point of contact for submissions is Stefan Mason, with technical questions to be directed to Travis McCullough. The anticipated work will be performed primarily at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, though limited telework may be permitted with prior authorization. Contractors must comply with extensive security, reporting, and operational requirements including CUI and OPSEC protocols, weapons prohibitions on base, travel approval thresholds, and strict personnel turnover limits of no more than one FTE per year. Invoicing will occur via WAWF on a monthly basis with payment processed through Pay.gov, and all records generated during performance become government property subject to post-termination access. No pricing or contract value details are available at this stage as this is a pre-solicitation effort focused solely on assessing industry capability and readiness.

General Info

AFRL seeks small businesses for program management and support; Top-Secret clearance required.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

AFRL/CRI Task Order Performance Work Statement Draft

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Sources Sought Notice for AFRL CRI Program Management Support

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 15

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/15/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2396 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Pzle

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Contacts

Travis McCullough

contact@example.gov

Full Description

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION.

Introduction:

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of Small Business firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 541715, Exception 1.

The requested services will support the Air Force Research Lab’s IT enterprise in their mission to enable collaboration between various labs and sites including partner (contractor and academic institution) sites.

Description of the Requirement:

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) requires a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of professionals to provide comprehensive program management, engineering, and administrative support. This program is designed to facilitate rapid technological advancements while ensuring rigorous adherence to Air Force regulatory standards, complex test planning, and mission-critical initiatives like the Annual Commander’s Challenge. The contractor shall provide personnel with the necessary training, experience levels, and security clearances that are required.

Classification Level

Contractors must at a minimum possess a Top-Secret security clearance to support program requirements.

Anticipated Procurement Approach:

Small Business Set a Side

Capability Statements:

Request interested parties submit capability statements that demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements outlined in this notice and relevant performance work statement.

Small Business Set-Aside Information:

NAICS Code: 541715

Size Standard: 1,500 employees

Instructions for Responding:

Provide your approach to addressing each section of the tasks as outlined in the attached performance work statement, explain your capability level (explain depth of understanding of the requirement and relevant experience), provide information on your intentions for subcontracting any part of the requirement, past relevant contract performance, identify key personnel, provide information on experience maintaining personnel with the appropriate credentials and security clearances, and a transition plan.

Contractors must include the following information:
1. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.
2. Identification as a small U.S. business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.
3. Company CAGE Code and/or DUNS Number.

In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above.

Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

Responses are limited to 7 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

Point of Contact:
The provided point of contact can address questions or concerns related to the notice to Stefan Mason at - contact@example.gov.

Submission Deadline

Responses should be emailed to Stefan Mason at contact@example.gov no later than, 15 June 2026 @ 1200 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Travis C. McCullough through email.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION.