Request for Whitepaper - AEDC Facility Digital Twins and Predictive Analytics

The Department of the Air Force is seeking innovative solutions through a Request for Whitepapers to establish an Other Transaction Agreement under 10 U.S.C. section 4022 for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Facility Digital Twins and Predictive Analytics project. This multi-year initiative aims to modernize facility documentation by creating high-fidelity, engineering-grade 3D digital twins of critical infrastructure. The initial phase, scheduled for Fiscal Year 2027, focuses on the Von Karman Gas Dynamics Facility (VKF), with plans to eventually scale the methodology across more than 2.5 million square feet of facility footprint. Technical requirements specify a minimum Level of Detail (LOD) of 350/400 and a dimensional accuracy of +/- 1/4 inch, utilizing Autodesk Revit for architectural and structural models and Autodesk Plant 3D for intelligent process models. As an Other Transaction Agreement, this effort is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, though it requires compliance with 31 U.S.C. section 1352 and DPAS regulations. All work must be performed within the continental United States, and performers must adhere to strict cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 self-standards, as all project data is handled as Controlled Unclassified Information. Submissions are evaluated based on technical merit, program management, scalability, and cost realism. The pricing structure consists of a firm-fixed-price base phase with milestone-based payments and separate priced or rough order of magnitude option phases. Interested parties must maintain active SAM registration and a valid Joint Certification Program certification to access export-controlled data.