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Modernization of Scientific and Technical Intelligence (SandTI;) Prototype Effort

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2026SANDTIPROTOTYPEFederal

Submission Closed10/15/2026, 03:00:00 PM EDT

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AI Contract Overview

The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) and the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) are conducting market research to identify industry capabilities for the Modernization of Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) Prototype Effort. This initiative, explored under 10 U.S.C. 4022 Prototype Other Transaction Authority, aims to prototype and operationalize a scalable, model-based, and data-centric S&TI environment. The scope of work includes modernizing signals intelligence tools, maintaining electronic attack intercept and jammer simulation engines, and integrating MBSE, SysML, and AI/ML capabilities, including Large Language Models, into classified cloud enclaves such as JWICS, C2S, and GovCloud. The projected total period of performance is 48 months, with the government requesting rough order of magnitude cost estimates for an initial 12-month prototype phase and a subsequent 36-month evolution. Performance may occur on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB or within a contractor's own TS/SCI-cleared SCIF facilities. Interested parties must possess a verified active Top Secret Facility Clearance with TS/SCI safeguarding capabilities. As this is a Sources Sought notice for acquisition planning, it does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract.

General Info

NASIC/NSIC seek TS/SCI cleared partners to prototype a modernized, AI-driven S&TI data environment.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8604 Aflcmc Pzi

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

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1 page · q-and-a

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Timeline

3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 25

Sources Sought

Notice updatedSep 30

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedOct 1

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Deadline changedOct 14

Response deadline changed from Oct 9, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026.

Response DeadlineOct 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/15/2026, 03:00:00 PM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8604 Aflcmc Pzi

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8604 Aflcmc Pzi

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

Contacts

Danielle Booth

John Manovich

Full Description

The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), in collaboration with the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), is conducting market research to gauge industry interest and capability to prototype and operationalize a scalable, modern, model-based, and data-centric Scientific and Technical Intelligence (SandTI;) environment. This initiative is being explored under 10 U.S.C. 4022 (Prototype Other Transaction Authority). This notice is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) or a commitment by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or award an agreement.