Cyber Resiliency for Fog and Edge Computing Devices

Solicitation DAF27TZ01-DV002, issued by the Department of the Air Force, seeks the development of cyber protection capabilities to prevent and mitigate attacks on fog and edge computing devices and their associated networks. The objective is to ensure mission assurance for devices such as small unmanned aircraft systems, miniaturized satellites, and Internet-of-Battle Things against threats including supply chain attacks, remote exploitation, physical access, and AI algorithm exploitation. Proposed solutions must be autonomous, scalable to hundreds or thousands of edge nodes, and optimized for cost, size, weight, and power constraints. This is a Direct to Phase II solicitation, meaning a Phase I award is not required; however, offerors must provide detailed documentation of a Phase I-like effort, including a feasibility study and a limited-scope prototype. This total small business set-aside is open to firms with fewer than 500 employees, with a response deadline of October 28, 2026. Awards will be based on overall technical value, focusing on technical merit, innovation, investigator qualifications, and commercial potential. The contract may utilize various procurement vehicles, including Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee. Key regulatory requirements include registration in the System for Award Management and the SBA Company Registry, as well as adherence to CMMC Level 2 (Self) projected requirements and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Proposals must be submitted via the DSIP portal and include a technical volume, cost volume, and a regulatory compliance form.