(SAF/AQ) Air Force Technical and Analytic Support in Professional Services [AFTAS PRO]

This Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SAF/AQ) and the Air Force District of Washington, Contracting Directorate (AFDW/PK), seeks industry input for the follow-on effort of the Air Force Technical and Analytic Support in Professional Services (AFTAS PRO). The RFI, identified by solicitation number FA701426AFTASPRO1 and posted on May 29, 2026, with a response deadline of June 10, 2026, is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes but serves exclusively for market research and acquisition planning under FAR Part 10. The government is soliciting feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement, CLIN structure options (FFP, T&M, FFP-LOE), and industry capacity, size, and interest to inform future contracting decisions. Respondents are required to submit comments limited to twenty-five pages and complete a mandatory survey to provide business identification details including CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, business size classification, socioeconomic status, and intent to serve as a prime or subcontractor. The contract will provide advisory and assistance professional services to support acquisition program planning, assessment, integration, and implementation across the Air Force acquisition enterprise, serving SAF/AQ, Headquarters Air Force, Program Executive Offices, Portfolio Acquisition Executives, and Department of War components. Performance will be primarily conducted in Washington, D.C., with workspaces provided by the government at locations including the Pentagon and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, except for the Program Manager’s workspace. The contract requires an active Secret Facility Security Clearance and strict adherence to DD Form 254 security instructions, COMSEC access restrictions to U.S. citizens with final clearances, and compliance with the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act. Key personnel requirements include a continuously filled Program Manager position and submission of employee lists verified by the Facility Security Officer. The Contractor must maintain a Quality Control Program with monthly reporting, adhere to core duty hours of 0800–1700 Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays, and comply with OSHA standards, traffic laws, and weapons prohibitions. Deliverables such as the Kickoff Meeting Agenda and Transition-Out Plan must be submitted via email in Microsoft Word format, while the Government Furnished Property list is submitted annually via a designated DoD portal. Invoicing will be through WAWF, with payment reductions