Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Information - IT Administration Contract for AFRL

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Ohio

Published Date

Aug 6, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 5, 2025

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA865225R0002

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Notice ID

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Sub Command

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

Office

FA8652 AFRL HQ AFRL/PK

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Aug 06, 2026 09:23 am EDT
• Original Published Date: Aug 05, 2025 08:51 am EDT
• Updated Response Date: Sep 05, 2025 03:30 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Sep 05, 2025 03:30 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Updated Inactive Date: Sep 20, 2025
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 20, 2025
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code:
• NAICS Code:
• Place of Performance:
  Wright Patterson AFB , OH
  USA

Description View Changes

[ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE - AUGUST 6, 2026]

STATUS UPDATE: ACQUISITION STRATEGY FINALIZED

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/PKI), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, has finalized the acquisition strategy for the Expertise for Digital Platforms and Products (EDP2) program. The Government sincerely thanks all industry partners who responded to this Request for Information (RFI).

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  Contract Vehicle: GSA VETS 2 GWAC

  
  


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  Procurement Type: Competitive Fair Opportunity Task Order (FAR 16.505)

  
  


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  Set-Aside Status: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

  
  

Solicitation Release & Participation

The Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) has been formally released directly to all GSA VETS 2 GWAC prime contract holders.

Because this is a restricted-pool competition under the GSA VETS 2 GWAC, the solicitation and subsequent amendments will not be posted publicly on SAM.gov. Prime contract proposals may only be submitted by GSA VETS 2 prime contract holders.

Teaming & Subcontracting

Non-VETS 2 contract holders interested in participating as subcontractors or teaming partners are encouraged to coordinate directly with GSA VETS 2 Prime Contract Holders. The list of prime contract holders is publicly available on the General Services Administration (GSA) website by searching for the "VETS 2 Industry Partners" spreadsheet.

Point of Contact

Please direct any administrative inquiries regarding this update to: Joshua L. Sawdey, Contracting Officer, AFRL/PKI

Email: joshua.sawdey.1@us.af.mil

This administrative update formally closes out the SAM.gov RFI posting for the EDP2 requirement. No further submissions are requested or will be accepted under this notice.

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Description

This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for market research purposes to refine the Department of the Air Force draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) enterprise-wide consolidation of IT administration services. Our goal is to gather industry feedback on the technical approach, performance standards, staffing profiles, assumptions, and risk-mitigation strategies before finalizing the PWS.

Background and Objectives

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  The Department currently manages IT administration in several stovepiped offices, leading to inconsistent processes, redundant tools, and staffing inefficiencies.

  
  


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  We intend to consolidate all network, system, endpoint, database, and application administration under a unified governance model.

  
  


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  This consolidation aims to improve service delivery, reduce total cost of ownership, and strengthen security posture.

  
  

Requested Industry Feedback

Interested parties are invited to:

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  Review the attached draft PWS and its performance objectives.

  
  


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  Comment on the scope, deliverables, performance metrics, and staffing requirements.

  
  


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  Identify any missing tasks or phases, alternative technical approaches, or innovative service-delivery models.

  
  


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  Highlight cost-drivers or assumptions that may affect schedule or resources.

  
  


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  Recommend best practices for governance, training, and transition management.

  
  

Submission Instructions

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  Responses are limited to no more than 5 pages.

  
  


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  Include a brief capability statement (1–2 pages) and relevant past performance examples.

  
  


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  Submit all materials via SAM.gov no later than 5 September 2025, 1530 Eastern.

  
  


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  This notice is for market research only. No solicitation exists at this time, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.

  
  

Revision History:

Amendment 0001, 7 Aug 2025 - posted Q&A document

Amendment 0002, 18 Aug 2025 - posted revised Q&A document

Amendment 0003, 22 Aug 2025 - posted revised Q&A document.

Amendment 0004, 25 Aug 2025 - posted revised Q&A document.

Amendment 0005, 6 Aug 2026 - posted status update on acquisition strategy

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Contact Information View Changes

Contracting Office Address

• CP 937-608-4002 1864 4TH ST BLDG 15 RM 260
• WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB , OH 45433-7132
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Joshua Sawdey
• joshua.sawdey.1@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• R. Brant Dickerson
• richard.dickerson.2@us.af.mil

History

• Aug 06, 2026 09:23 am EDTSources Sought (Updated)
• Aug 06, 2026 09:15 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
• Sep 20, 2025 11:55 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
• Aug 22, 2025 10:44 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
• Aug 18, 2025 11:57 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
• Aug 07, 2025 09:40 am EDT Sources Sought (Updated)
• Aug 05, 2025 08:51 am EDT Sources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 70General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).

• NAICS 561110Office Administrative Services

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