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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

DoW Information Analysis Center (IAC) Basic Center of Operations (BCO) RFI

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FA807526R0002Federal

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The 774 ESS is issuing a Request for Information for the recompete of the DoWIAC Basic Center of Operations contract, identified by solicitation number FA807526R0002. This will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract designed to provide centralized Scientific and Technical Information Core Services, including data analytics, synthesis, dissemination, and repository curation to support DTIC. The BCO serves as the primary analytical and technical hub for the DoD Information Analysis Center ecosystem. The government is conducting this market research to evaluate industry capabilities and innovative operational constructs to refine the Performance Work Statement and acquisition strategy. Interested businesses must submit their responses to James Rathjen and Halli Whitten by 1300 CST on September 25, 2026. Submissions are limited to 10 pages, formatted in 11-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins. Participation is voluntary, and the government will not provide reimbursement for costs associated with the response process.

General Info

RFI for DoWIAC Basic Center of Operations IDIQ contract, due September 25, 2026.

NAICS

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

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Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8075 774 Ess
Contacts2 people available
OfficeOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113-2108, USA
Office AddressOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113-2108, USA
Contacts
James Rathjen
Halli Whitten

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774 ESS releases this Request for Information (RFI) notice for the upcoming recompete of the DoWIAC Basic Center of Operations (BCO) contract. The BCO contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that provides centralized Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Core Services encompassing proactive repository curation, data analytics, synthesis, and dissemination in support of DTIC. The scope of the modernized BCO serves as the foundational analytical and technical hub of the DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) ecosystem.


The purpose of this RFI synopsis is to conduct market research to assess industry capabilities, innovative operational constructs, and contract structures to inform the acquisition strategy and refine the PWS for the next-generation BCO contract.


The Government requests that all interested businesses review the attached RFI Background and RFI Questionnaire documents and submit responses to further Government acquisition planning activities. Industry may respond to this notice by submitting written responses via email to James Rathjen at contact@example.gov and Halli Whitten at contact@example.gov no later than 1300 CST on 25 September 2026. Submissions must be formatted in Times New Roman, 11-point font with standard 1-inch margins, and must not exceed 10 pages in total length (excluding the cover page).


Any responses/information submitted will be used for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Responses are strictly voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the submittal of the requested information. Any information submitted in response to this announcement is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC § 552(a). The Government does not request that any proprietary information be submitted, nor shall the Government be liable for any consequential damages for any proprietary information submitted.

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