Waveform Governance

The Department of Defense, through the FA2291 Aflcmc C3NK office at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number C3NK06042026_2 to gather market intelligence on analytical services capable of advising on governance models for waveform, radio, and multi-function processor development. This RFI seeks to understand contractor capabilities, market availability, technical approaches, cost estimates, and functional suitability in support of a comprehensive trade study aimed at optimizing flexibility and affordability across aerial network systems. Respondents are required to submit a capability statement in white paper format, along with completed Appendices 1 and 2 detailing company information and vendor capabilities, all within a fifteen-page limit, formatted in Times New Roman 12-point font with one-inch margins, and submitted as a Microsoft Word-compatible file under 10 MB. A Rough Order of Magnitude cost and timeline for executing the study must also be included. The RFI is strictly for information gathering and does not constitute a solicitation, contract, or promise to award future business, nor does it require formal certifications, SAM.gov registration, or binding commitments from respondents. The submission deadline is July 10, 2026, at 1200 hours Eastern Time, with technical inquiries due by June 19, 2026, sent to Laura Leigh Churnside and Christian Hayon. The NAICS code for this effort is 541690, and no set-aside is applicable. The study will analyze historical DoD and Air Force program governance structures, evaluate compliance with DoDI 4630.09, assess how current models support AI/ML waveform integration under the 2026 AI strategies, recommend an optimal governance framework, and ensure alignment with the May 1, 2026, CAPE Memorandum for Program Objective Memorandum submissions while proposing measures to streamline approval timelines.