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FA807527R0001Federal

Submission Closed10/06/2026, 01:00:00 PM CDT

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AI Contract Overview

The Next Gen DoD Information Analysis Centers (IAC) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicle designed to provide mission-critical research and development services to various Department of Defense services, combatant commands, and federal agencies. This unique contract mandates the investigation, reporting, and sharing of Scientific and Technical Information (STI) across the government. The current effort is a Sources Sought notice under solicitation FA8075-27-R-0001, intended to assess industry capabilities across six Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) and various Technical Focus Areas (TFAs) to inform the final acquisition strategy. The government is contemplating a two-phase award strategy to select all qualifying offerors. Phase one involves a pass/fail screening of facility clearances, CMMC levels, and program management certifications such as CMMI Level III, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, or AS9100D. Qualifying offerors must demonstrate proficiency in at least two CTAs for Pool 1 or one CTA for Pool 2. Evaluation will be based on subjective ratings of project-based scenario responses and past performance. The contract structure includes both Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) scenarios, with awardees expected to propose on 10% to 30% of task orders annually. Specialized requirements include compliance with 42 CFR Part 72 for hazardous biological agents and certified BSL-3 facilities for infectious agents. Interested businesses must submit the required questionnaire to the 774 ESS by 1 PM Central on October 6, 2026.

General Info

DoD IDIQ contract for research, development, and scientific information sharing across critical technology areas.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8075 774 Ess

NAICS

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

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 24

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 6

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/06/2026, 01:00:00 PM CDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8075 774 Ess

Contacts2 people available

OfficeOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113-2108, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8075 774 Ess

Office AddressOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113-2108, USA

Contacts

Rebecca Robeson

Kelly Lybolt

Full Description

Next Gen DoD INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTERS (IAC) MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT (MAC). 774 ESS releases Sources Sought notice FA8075-27-R-0001.

The IACMAC will be an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract that provides a wide range of mission-critical Research and Development to hundreds of requiring activities throughout the DoD. Customers come from every Service, Combatant Commands, DoD labs, and other defense and federal agencies. The scope of the IACMAC is the only DoD contract established to specifically acquire customized Research and Development services across various highly specialized focus areas. It is the only DoD contract that mandates the investigation of existing Scientific and Technical Information (STI), and the reporting and sharing of the new STI generated during performance of the task orders for others to use across the Government. The purpose of this Sources Sought synopsis is assess industry capabilities to support the evolving needs of the DoD Scientific and Technology ecosystem, which will help inform the appropriate acquisition strategy of the follow-on IACMAC.

The Government requests that all interested types of businesses review and respond to this notice with the Questionnaire it needs to further its acquisition planning activities.

Industry may respond to this notice by completing the attached Questionnaire and submitting it to contact@example.gov no later than 1PM Central on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. Additional materials and information should not be submitted and will not be reviewed or considered. 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.