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Implementation of Advanced Government Simulation Capabilities (IAGSC)
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The government is pursuing an acquisition to establish a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under the renamed initiative Capabilities of Highly Advanced Operational Simulations (CHAOS), succeeding the Implementation of Advanced Government Simulation Capabilities (IAGSC) effort. This effort aims to procure non-personal services to support the Air Force Sustainment Center’s Software Development Directorate in developing, integrating, and sustaining advanced modeling and simulation systems for Department of Defense platforms, including 4th and 5th generation aircraft and weapons systems. Work will span software development, cybersecurity implementation, lifecycle testing, threat representation using Intel Community data, systems engineering support, physical security of facilities, personnel security file management, and administrative services. The performance will occur primarily at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, with additional support required at multiple DoD installations including Hill AFB, Edwards AFB, Eglin AFB, and Patuxent River. All work involving classified information must be conducted in government-provided facilities, and all personnel must hold at least a SECRET clearance, with Top Secret/SCI clearances preferred. The government anticipates task orders to be award under fixed-price mechanisms, and the evaluation will prioritize technical excellence—especially personnel retention and team stability—over cost, using a best-value trade-off approach rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Contractors are expected to demonstrate proven capability in supporting DoD simulation environments, including experience with hybrid cloud architectures, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and DevSecOps methodologies, while maintaining strict compliance with NISPOM, ICD 503, OSHA, and MIL-STD-1686C standards. The contract will include detailed contract data requirements such as monthly status reports, cybersecurity vulnerability reports submitted weekly, software test reports within 30 days of completion, and annual training materials. The prime contractor must ensure seamless integration of subcontractors through DD Form 254s and enforce security protocols, including mandatory CAC issuance, OPSEC training, and adherence to nondisclosure agreements. All submissions must be delivered via email to the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists, with no physical submissions accepted. While expressions of interest were solicited through an RFI process with a deadline of March 28, 2025, and an industry day held in April 2025, the formal solicitation is projected for late FY26 or early FY27. Respondents are strongly cautioned that even though courtesy notifications may be sent, official postings
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Place of Performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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UPDATE – 7/19/2026
Current Status:
This acquisition remains an active effort. The requirement is currently undergoing Government review. A Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) is projected for release in late FY26 or early FY27; the exact release date is currently undetermined.
Program Renaming:
Upon release of the Draft RFP, this effort will be officially renamed and will be known as: Capabilities of Highly Advanced Operational Simulations (CHAOS).
Point of Contact (POC) Updates:
For vendors with continued or new interest in this effort, please submit an expression of interest via email to the Contracting Officer and the updated Contract Specialist team listed below:
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Contracting Officer: Ms. Carmen Mertz | carmen.mertz@us.af.mil
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Contract Specialist: SSGT Hans Gabriel | hans_yuri.gabriel@us.af.mil
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Contract Specialist: Ms. Jenni Davis | jennifer.davis.89@us.af.mil
Submission Instructions:
To ensure your expression of interest is properly identified, please format your email as follows:
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Subject Line: CHAOS Vendor Interest - [Insert Company Name]
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Email Body: Please include:
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Legal Company Name
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CAGE Code
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Primary Point of Contact (Name & Title)
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POC Email Address
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POC Phone Number
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Important Notice to Industry:
The Government intends to compile these submissions to send a courtesy notification to interested vendors when the Draft RFP is released. However, the Draft RFP will be posted publicly on SAM.gov. Industry is solely responsible for continuing to monitor SAM.gov for updates, official postings, and amendments. The Government cannot guarantee email delivery to individual company inboxes.
***11/6/2025***
This RFI has been amended to include questions and answers from industry day, questions and answers pulled from white paper responses, as well as slides presented at industry day.
Please see updated attachments.
5/9/2025- Q&A compilation is not complete. The posting of the information will be posted next week but NLT 16 May 2025.
Implementation of Advanced Government Simulation Capabilities (IAGSC)
1. Introduction
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to gauge industry interest and capabilities related to the Implementation of Advanced Government Simulation Capabilities (IAGSC) effort. This RFI follows up on FA8222-25-R-SMTEC. Based on market research, the government anticipates this effort to be a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
2. Scope
This contract will acquire non-personal services to collaborate with government personnel on the following tasks:
- Software Development: Design and develop software solutions for various DoD customers.
- Modeling & Simulation Integration: Integrate modeling and simulation capabilities into software and hardware environments.
- Advanced Capabilities R&D: Conduct research and development of advanced software and hardware for integration into DoD systems.
- Cybersecurity: Implement cybersecurity measures throughout software development and integration processes.
- Lifecycle Software Testing: Conduct comprehensive lifecycle software testing, including Validation and Verification (V&V) of modeling and simulation capabilities.
- Threat Representation: Integrate Intel Community (IC) developed information into threat representative capabilities.
- Systems Engineering Support: Provide systems engineering support for related activities.
- Physical Security: Provide physical security services for facilities, collaborating with the Program Security Office, and maintain personnel security files.
- Administrative Support: Provide professional administrative support services.
3. Information Requested
Interested parties are requested to provide the following information NLT 28 Mar 2025 by COB:
- Draft PWS Feedback: Review the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide feedback, including any questions.
- Capabilities White Paper: Submit a 2-3 page white paper addressing the following:
- A detailed description of your company's capabilities in supporting the requirements outlined in the PWS.
- A clear explanation of how your company would approach and accomplish the work, including proposed methodologies, technologies, and relevant experience.
- Acquisition Approach: Please comment on the suitability of a Multiple Award IDIQ (MAC) contract as the proposed acquisition approach. If a MAC is not the most suitable approach, please propose an alternative acquisition strategy and provide a rationale for your recommendation.
- Contract Vehicles: Identify any existing contract vehicles held by your company that could be leveraged as an alternative to a new MAC, providing details on the vehicle's scope and suitability for this effort.
- Security Clearance: Indicate your company's current security clearance level or ability to obtain the required clearance.
- Company Information: Provide your company's CAGE code, UEI number, and relevant Point of Contact (POC) information.
- Teaming/Subcontracting: Indicate whether your company plans to be a prime contractor, subcontractor, or pursue a teaming arrangement for this effort. If pursuing a teaming arrangement, please provide brief details about potential team members (if known).
4. Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, respondents must:
- Have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Important Note: Respondents who do not meet the eligibility requirements at the time of RFI submission will not be eligible for one-on-one discussions.
5. Industry Day
If more questions arise from the posting of the Q&A's, contractors are encouraged to bring them to Industry Day. Contractors unable to attend Industry Day should submit any additional questions to the Contracting Officer no later than April 10, 2025.
A general industry day is scheduled for April 15, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Dayton, Ohio. Following the general session, one-on-one discussions with the government may be scheduled between April 15-18, 2025.
6. Submission Instructions
- Preliminary Notice of Interest: Please submit your preliminary notice of interest in attending the industry day events by March 28, 2025, to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.
- Attendance Confirmation: Confirm your attendance by April 2, 2025, including company name, attendee names, and a request for a one-on-one session (if desired).
- Questions & Responses: Direct all questions and responses to:
- Contracting Officer: Carmen Mertz (carmen.mertz@us.af.mil, 801-775-6271)
- Contract Specialist: Austin Hurst (austin.hurst.2@us.af.mil)
- Communication: All communication regarding this RFI must be conducted solely with the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified above.
- Questions and Answers: All questions and answers deemed non-proprietary will be posted to SAM.gov by April 4, 2025. Questions and answers from the Industry Day will be posted to SAM.gov within 14 days of the Industry Day's conclusion.
- Page Limit: The total page count for responses to all items in this RFI shall not exceed 10 pages.
7. Disclaimer
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on responses received to this RFI.
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