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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

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Center for Rapid Innovation (CRI) is seeking information from small business firms under NAICS code 541715 for a potential future procurement focused on program management, engineering, and administrative support services. This effort supports the AFRL's IT enterprise, aiming to enhance collaboration among Air Force labs, contractor partners, and academic institutions. The government emphasizes that this is a Sources Sought Notice solely for market research purposes and not a solicitation or obligation. Interested small businesses must demonstrate their capabilities, relevant experience, and the ability to provide personnel with the required Top-Secret security clearance to meet stringent Air Force standards and mission-critical activities such as test planning and the Annual Commander’s Challenge. Submissions should include detailed capability statements addressing the outlined performance work statement sections, key personnel qualifications, security clearance management, and subcontracting intentions. Responses must be unclassified, limited to seven pages, and include business identification details like CAGE or DUNS numbers. The information is requested to assist the government in determining market capabilities and potential small business set-aside procurement approaches. Responses are due by June 15, 2026, and should be submitted electronically to the designated points of contact. This initiative reflects the Department of Defense's commitment to leveraging small business expertise in advancing Air Force research and innovation infrastructure.

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) View NAICS

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(2)

AFRL/CRI Task Order Performance Work Statement Draft

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Sources Sought Notice for AFRL CRI Program Management Support

DOCX•sources-sought

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 15

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 15

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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 / Agency

Department 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 - Stephan.Mason.2@us.af.mil.

Submission Deadline

Responses should be emailed to Stefan Mason at Stephan.Mason.2@us.af.mil 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.