SAM #FA7037-23-S-C0001

16th Air Force CSO: EW/ISR Data, Premise Wiring, AI SOC, and ISR Manning Support

This opportunity from the 16th Air Force seeks innovative commercial solutions across multiple technology and operational domains, with a focus on modernization, AI, and ISR support for Air Force missions. - Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) & ISR Threat Data Production (Call 0006): - Solutions to produce accurate, machine-readable threat system data (radar, missile characteristics) for mission planning - Deliverables: Threat data files in Technical ELINT Reference Format (TERF) - Services: Research, engineering, quality assurance, and delivery of classified/unclassified threat data - Place of performance: 57th Intelligence Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, TX - Premise Wiring Modernization (Call 0007): - Architectural design and installation of Cat 6A shielded copper and OM4 fiber optic cables for multiple classified/unclassified networks - Proposed drops: 2196 NIPRNET, 1863 SIPRNET, 2086 AFSCI, 248 NSA - Includes removal of abandoned cables, installation of cable pathways, racks, patch panels, and coordination with HVAC upgrades - Place of performance: Building 2000, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, TX - AI-Enabled Enterprise Security Operations Center (Call 0008): - Integrated AI solutions for behavioral analytics, autonomous SOC investigation, and on-site systems integration/sustainment - Target: Department of Air Force Information Network Security Operations Center, 33rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron - Place of performance: 33rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron - ISR Operational Manning Support (Call 0009): - Multi-disciplinary support across program management, operations, intelligence SME, data science, targeting, and project management - Place of performance: 616th Operations Center, Joint Base San Antonio, TX - Period of Performance: - Calls 0008 and 0009 are open for submissions until April 2026 - Funding and performance periods generally begin in Fiscal Year 2026, with durations from 1 to 5 years depending on call - Requirements: - Solutions must meet military and commercial standards, with emphasis on rapid deployment, integration, and operational efficiency - Submissions involve a two-step process (white papers, quad charts, proposals) - Attachments: - Updated CSO documents, call-specific PDFs, and market research materials - Locations: - All work and deliveries are at Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland), TX, and associated squadrons/operations centers - **No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed; solutions may involve multiple vendors and technologies.

Description

The 16th Air Force is offering a CSO authorized by 10 USC 3458 and DFARS 212.70 Defense Commercial Solutions Opening. Under a CSO, the USAF may competitively award contracts to proposals received in response to a general solicitation, similar to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services, based on a review of proposals by scientific, technological, or other subject-matter expert peers within the USAF. Under this CSO, all items, technologies, and services shall be treated as commercial items.

The USAF intends to obtain "innovative" solutions or potential new capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technology advancements. Solutions may include existing technologies or procedures, not currently in use by the USAF, that would enhance or streamline USAF mission capabilities. "Innovative" is defined as any technology, process or method that is new as of the date of submission of a proposal. It also includes any new application of an existing technology, process, or method.

Call 0001 (Topic 0007, MRT-C Automation) is now closed for submissions.

Call 0002 (Topic 0006, CTIOS) is now closed for submissions.

Call 0003 (Topic 0007, Modernization of Joint Command Language Program Manager Database) is now closed for submissions

Call 0004 (Topic 0007, WAPS Scheduling Tool) is now closed for submissions.

Call 0005 (Topics 0007 & 0016 OSCARS) is now closed for submissions.

Call 0006 (Topics 001 & 006 - FMS Threat Data Support) is now closed for submissions.

Call 0007 (Topic 007 AFIN - Premise Wiring Architectural Design (PWAD)) is now closed for submissions.

Call 0008 (Topics 007 & 016 - AI-ENABLED ENTERPRISE SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (AI-ESOC)) is open for submissions until April 1, 2026.

Call 0009 (Topic 006 - Operational Manning Support (OMS) is open for submissions until April 17, 2026

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