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Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) Program and Budget Enterprise System (PBES)_2026
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The Air Force Materiel Command's Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, specifically the Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate's Financial Systems Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding vendor capabilities for support, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Program and Budget Enterprise System (PBES). This RFI is strictly for informational purposes and does not represent a solicitation or obligation from the government to procure services or products. The responses will be used solely to guide the Department of the Air Force in developing acquisition strategies, including drafting the Statement of Objectives and Performance Work Statements. No funding is currently authorized for this effort, and submissions will not lead to direct or indirect compensation. PBES is a critical system that replaced four previous legacy Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) budget formulation systems and was fully deployed in December 2021. It provides comprehensive, transparent, and timely financial information to support program budget and resource allocation decisions across the Air Force, aiding congressional budget processes. Interested vendors are encouraged to carefully review the provided RFI materials and attachments and respond by the specified deadline. The government may follow up with respondents for clarification and may also seek additional information from other customers to assess the vendors’ interest and capabilities. The market research effort aims to enhance the PBES program’s operational effectiveness and support better financial management within the Air Force.
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Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
The Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES) Financial Systems Division (GBG) Contracting Division (GBK), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio is conducting market research seeking vendor configuration and capabilities for support, operation, maintenance and enhancement of the Program and Budget Enterprise System (PBES).
This RFI is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal (RFP), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort.
The information provided is considered market research and may be used by the Department Air Force (DAF) in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Objectives (SOO) or Performance Work Statement (PWS), and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as-required basis, for further clarification on material provided. The Government reserves the right to contact additional customers to obtain information that will be used to evaluate the offeror’s interest.
PBES subsumed/replaced the DAF’s four legacy Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) budget formulation systems, ABIDES, RAPIDS, FSDM, and ETT, and fully deployed in December 2021. PBES provides capabilities for comprehensive, transparent, accurate, and timely financial information in support of program budget and resource allocation decisions. Electronic reporting for the planning, programming, and budgeting (PPB) process makes PBES a vital component of the Air Force community’s effort to provide timely and accurate budget information to make Congressional decisions.
Please see attached PBES RFI Letter and Questions for additional information.
Please read all attachments and review all instructions carefully when responding to this SS/RFI.
