Implementation of Advanced Government Simulation Capabilities (IAGSC)

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This RFI has been amended to include questions and answers from industry day, questions and answers pulled from white paper responses, as well as slides presented at industry day. Please see updated attachments. 5/9/2025- Q&A compilation is not complete. The posting of the information will be posted next week but NLT 16 May 2025. Implementation of Advanced Government Simulation Capabilities (IAGSC) 1. Introduction This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to gauge industry interest and capabilities related to the Implementation of Advanced Government Simulation Capabilities (IAGSC) effort. This RFI follows up on FA8222-25-R-SMTEC. Based on market research, the government anticipates this effort to be a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. 2. Scope This contract will acquire non-personal services to collaborate with government personnel on the following tasks: Software Development: Design and develop software solutions for various DoD customers. Modeling & Simulation Integration: Integrate modeling and simulation capabilities into software and hardware environments. Advanced Capabilities R&D: Conduct research and development of advanced software and hardware for integration into DoD systems. Cybersecurity: Implement cybersecurity measures throughout software development and integration processes. Lifecycle Software Testing: Conduct comprehensive lifecycle software testing, including Validation and Verification (V&V) of modeling and simulation capabilities. Threat Representation: Integrate Intel Community (IC) developed information into threat representative capabilities. Systems Engineering Support: Provide systems engineering support for related activities. Physical Security: Provide physical security services for facilities, collaborating with the Program Security Office, and maintain personnel security files. Administrative Support: Provide professional administrative support services. 3. Information Requested Interested parties are requested to provide the following information NLT 28 Mar 2025 by COB: Draft PWS Feedback: Review the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide feedback, including any questions. Capabilities White Paper: Submit a 2-3 page white paper addressing the following: A detailed description of your company's capabilities in supporting the requirements outlined in the PWS. A clear explanation of how your company would approach and accomplish the work, including proposed methodologies, technologies, and relevant experience. Acquisition Approach: Please comment on the suitability of a Multiple Award IDIQ (MAC) contract as the proposed acquisition approach. If a MAC is not the most suitable approach, please propose an alternative acquisition strategy and provide a rationale for your recommendation. Contract Vehicles: Identify any existing contract vehicles held by your company that could be leveraged as an alternative to a new MAC, providing details on the vehicle's scope and suitability for this effort. Security Clearance: Indicate your company's current security clearance level or ability to obtain the required clearance. Company Information: Provide your company's CAGE code, UEI number, and relevant Point of Contact (POC) information. Teaming/Subcontracting: Indicate whether your company plans to be a prime contractor, subcontractor, or pursue a teaming arrangement for this effort. If pursuing a teaming arrangement, please provide brief details about potential team members (if known). 4. Eligibility Requirements To be considered, respondents must: Have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Important Note: Respondents who do not meet the eligibility requirements at the time of RFI submission will not be eligible for one-on-one discussions. 5. Industry Day If more questions arise from the posting of the Q&A's, contractors are encouraged to bring them to Industry Day. Contractors unable to attend Industry Day should submit any additional questions to the Contracting Officer no later than April 10, 2025. A general industry day is scheduled for April 15, 2025 , at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Dayton, Ohio. Following the general session, one-on-one discussions with the government may be scheduled between April 15-18, 2025 . 6. Submission Instructions Preliminary Notice of Interest: Please submit your preliminary notice of interest in attending the industry day events by March 28, 2025 , to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Attendance Confirmation: Confirm your attendance by April 2, 2025 , including company name, attendee names, and a request for a one-on-one session (if desired). Questions & Responses: Direct all questions and responses to: Contracting Officer: Carmen Mertz (carmen.mertz@us.af.mil, 801-775-6271) Contract Specialist: Austin Hurst (austin.hurst.2@us.af.mil) Communication: All communication regarding this RFI must be conducted solely with the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified above. Questions and Answers: All questions and answers deemed non-proprietary will be posted to SAM.gov by April 4, 2025 . Questions and answers from the Industry Day will be posted to SAM.gov within 14 days of the Industry Day's conclusion. Page Limit: The total page count for responses to all items in this RFI shall not exceed 10 pages. 7. Disclaimer This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on responses received to this RFI. Solicitation Number: FA8222-25-R-IAGSC Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 541511 Classification Code: R425 Response Deadline: 2026-01-30T15:30:00-07:00 Office Address: HILL AFB, UT Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433 POC: Carmen M Mertz, carmen.mertz@us.af.mil, 801-775-6271 POC: Austin Hurst, austin.hurst.2@us.af.mil

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• Located in United States.
• Source notice ffcf6b493e974504bf3704b50d5f2649 on SAM.gov.
• Notice published 6 Nov 2025; Tenqual indexed it 8 Nov 2025.
• Deadline listed as 30 Jan 2026.
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