Tactical Systems Subject Matter Expertise (SME) Support for the OPERATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM (ORT)

Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 4 Sep 2026 · No Set aside used · Department of the Air Force, DoD · Nellis AFB, NV · NAICS 541330 · Solicitation FA2226-26-R-0003

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Solicitation details

Solicitation numberFA2226-26-R-0003
Notice ID608d0deddf434eef975912a232ec6c0c
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDepartment of the Air Force
Contracting officeFA2226 DAF PEO C3BM ASE CON
NAICS code541330 — Engineering Services
Product / service code (PSC)R425
Set-asideNo Set aside used
Notice typeSources Sought
Posted24 August 2026
Response deadline04 September 2026 (closed)
Place of performanceNellis AFB, NV, USA

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Description

1.0 DESCRIPTION The Department of the Air Force (DAF), Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (PAE C3BM), Operational Response Team (ORT) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Synopsis to conduct market research and identify potential sources capable of providing highly specialized Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support. 2.0 REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW The primary objective of this requirement is to facilitate the seamless tactical integration of multi-role tactical strike aircraft operational platforms into the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) cloud architecture, while maximizing lethality through modern kill chain constructs. The Government is seeking industry capabilities regarding Tactical Strike Aircraft SMEs with extensive backgrounds in: Tactical strike aircraft weapons employment and tactical Command and Control (C2) execution. Multi-domain data analytics and Common Operating Picture (COP) architectures. Development, testing, and validation of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) during live exercises and simulated operations. Tactical datalink engineering and Software-Defined Diagnostics. Security Requirement: This effort requires personnel to possess active Top Secret (TS) clearances with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and the ability to be read into Special Access Programs (SAPs). 3.0 ATTACHMENTS Interested vendors must review the attached documents for full requirement details and submission instructions: Attachment 1: Request for Information (RFI) Attachment 2: Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) 4.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS This is an RFI only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an indication that the Government will contract for the services discussed. All information submitted is strictly voluntary. Responses shall follow the formatting, page limits, and instruction guidelines detailed in Attachment 1 (RFI). Responses must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed below no later than 4:00 PM EST on 04 September 2026. 5.0 POINTS OF CONTACT Contracting Officer: Mr. Cahi Hardy | cahi.hardy@us.af.mil Contract Specialist: Mr. Ethan George | ethan.george.3@us.af.mil

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  • Draft PWS - Tactical Systems SME.pdf
  • RFI - Tactical Systems SME.docx

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