USSF Infrastructure Delivery Modernization RFI

The United States Space Force is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to shape the future design of a modernized Infrastructure Delivery Authority and Delivery Partner (IDA-DP) framework aimed at transforming how military infrastructure projects are executed. This initiative seeks to replace the traditional five- to seven-year Military Construction (MILCON) cycle with a more agile, data-driven model that enables early procurement of long-lead items, establishes secure construction enclaves for cleared and uncleared personnel, and leverages digital twins and commercial technology platforms to improve oversight and performance predictability. The RFI encourages industry to provide candid feedback on the feasibility of proposed delivery models such as Performance-Based Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Integrated Project Delivery, as well as on risk-sharing arrangements, incentive structures, workforce planning, and methods to mitigate organizational conflicts of interest between the IDA and DP roles. Respondents are asked to address critical elements including cybersecurity compliance under CMMC, implementation of Project Labor Agreements, workforce availability with appropriate security clearances, and strategies for managing supply chains under new delivery paradigms. The RFI, issued under FAR Part 10 for market research purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract, and no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing data, or binding requirements are included. Submission is limited to five pages excluding cover and table of contents, with responses due by May 4, 2026, via SAM.gov to designated Points of Contact at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. While the document requests CAGE Codes if applicable and company size in terms of employee count, it does not require Unique Entity IDs, socioeconomic certifications, or formal representations, nor does it specify packaging, marking, preservation, or invoicing standards — all of which will be defined in future procurement vehicles. The government seeks insights on how to best structure future contracts to achieve faster delivery, improved cost control, and greater efficiency without prescribing specific solutions, making this a foundational step toward developing a new paradigm for defense infrastructure acquisition that prioritizes outcome-based performance over rigid compliance reporting.