Informal Cost Estimating & Lifecycle Cost Analysis

The contract seeks informal cost estimates for various upgrade pathways for the CAS system, specifically evaluating the financial implications of repairing versus replacing the current infrastructure. The analysis must include comprehensive labor, materials, software, training, and lifecycle sustainment costs to support informed decision-making. All estimates are expected to be non-binding but detailed enough to provide a clear comparison of short-term and long-term expenditures associated with each option, ensuring alignment with operational needs and budgetary constraints. The work is tied to a Department of Defense initiative under the FA4661 7 Cons Cd office, with performance required at Abilene, Texas, 79602. Interested parties must submit their estimates prior to the deadline of May 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with the opportunity available as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. There is no set-aside designation specified, and while the contracting office is listed, no point of contact information is provided. The solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026, and responses must be submitted through the SAM.gov platform using the referenced link. Timing is critical, as the response window is limited to a one-week period, requiring prompt preparation and submission of cost analyses.