Request for Information - IT Administration Contract for AFRL

[ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE - AUGUST 6, 2026]

STATUS UPDATE: ACQUISITION STRATEGY FINALIZED

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/PKI), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, has finalized the acquisition strategy for the Expertise for Digital Platforms and Products (EDP2) program. The Government sincerely thanks all industry partners who responded to this Request for Information (RFI).

• Contract Vehicle: GSA VETS 2 GWAC

• Procurement Type: Competitive Fair Opportunity Task Order (FAR 16.505)

• Set-Aside Status: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Solicitation Release & Participation

The Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) has been formally released directly to all GSA VETS 2 GWAC prime contract holders.

Because this is a restricted-pool competition under the GSA VETS 2 GWAC, the solicitation and subsequent amendments will not be posted publicly on SAM.gov. Prime contract proposals may only be submitted by GSA VETS 2 prime contract holders.

Teaming & Subcontracting

Non-VETS 2 contract holders interested in participating as subcontractors or teaming partners are encouraged to coordinate directly with GSA VETS 2 Prime Contract Holders. The list of prime contract holders is publicly available on the General Services Administration (GSA) website by searching for the "VETS 2 Industry Partners" spreadsheet.

Point of Contact

Please direct any administrative inquiries regarding this update to: Joshua L. Sawdey, Contracting Officer, AFRL/PKI
Email: joshua.sawdey.1@us.af.mil

This administrative update formally closes out the SAM.gov RFI posting for the EDP2 requirement. No further submissions are requested or will be accepted under this notice.

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Description

This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for market research purposes to refine the Department of the Air Force draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) enterprise-wide consolidation of IT administration services. Our goal is to gather industry feedback on the technical approach, performance standards, staffing profiles, assumptions, and risk-mitigation strategies before finalizing the PWS.

Background and Objectives

• The Department currently manages IT administration in several stovepiped offices, leading to inconsistent processes, redundant tools, and staffing inefficiencies.

• We intend to consolidate all network, system, endpoint, database, and application administration under a unified governance model.

• This consolidation aims to improve service delivery, reduce total cost of ownership, and strengthen security posture.

Requested Industry Feedback

Interested parties are invited to:

• Review the attached draft PWS and its performance objectives.

• Comment on the scope, deliverables, performance metrics, and staffing requirements.

• Identify any missing tasks or phases, alternative technical approaches, or innovative service-delivery models.

• Highlight cost-drivers or assumptions that may affect schedule or resources.

• Recommend best practices for governance, training, and transition management.

Submission Instructions

• Responses are limited to no more than 5 pages.

• Include a brief capability statement (1–2 pages) and relevant past performance examples.

• Submit all materials via SAM.gov no later than 5 September 2025, 1530 Eastern.

• This notice is for market research only. No solicitation exists at this time, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.

Revision History:

Amendment 0001, 7 Aug 2025 - posted Q&A document

Amendment 0002, 18 Aug 2025 - posted revised Q&A document

Amendment 0003, 22 Aug 2025 - posted revised Q&A document.

Amendment 0004, 25 Aug 2025 - posted revised Q&A document.

Amendment 0005, 6 Aug 2026 - posted status update on acquisition strategy

Amendment 0006, 20 Aug 2026 - restore original Q&A document