SAM #W900KK-26-S-ACOP

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Orlando is seeking industry input and innovative commercial solutions for the Airspace Common Operating Picture (A-COP) system to enhance real-time airspace surveillance and management at Army installations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Contracting Command - Orlando (ACC-Orlando), Department of Defense, Department of the Army - Products/Services Requested: - Development and deployment of an advanced A-COP solution - Must integrate real-time data from manned and unmanned aircraft - Required integration with tactical networks such as TAK (Tactical Assault Kit) and RFMSS (Range Facility Management Support System) - Support for scalability, secure operations, customizable alerts, and advanced data analytics - Focus on continuous, low-latency operations and deconfliction within Special Use Airspace - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on innovative commercial technologies and solutions - Industry feedback requested on PSC code 7H20 and NAICS code 541512 - Input sought on draft solicitation and contract structure - Phased Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) process with solution briefs and presentations - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are identified in the solicitation or attachments.

Request for Information (RFI)

Airspace Common Operating Picture

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Orlando (ACC-Orlando), intends to issue a Call for Solution to solicit innovative commercial products and technologies for the Airspace Common Operating Picture (A-COP) system. This solicitation will be conducted in accordance with the Army Open Solicitation procedures detailed within Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002, which was posted to SAM.gov on 01 May 2025. The government anticipates awarding a single, fixed-price contract as a result of this Call for Solutions.

The Government is seeking your feedback on the attached Draft Call for Solutions. Interested offerors should submit a concise response (maximum 2-page white paper or 5 slides) within 10 calendar days of this draft’s posting.  Please address only the following five questions:

Question 1: If this is posted as an actual Call for Solutions, will you plan to respond and submit a solution? If so, please provide your business name, size, and point of contact.

Question 2: What updates do you recommend to the draft Call for Solutions to assist you in deciding to respond and compete for the contract award?

Question 3: Will this requirement enable you to provide an innovative solution? If not, what changes would you recommend to ensure that an innovative solution is provided?

Question 4: Please confirm whether PSC code 7H20 is appropriate for this requirement. If not, please recommend a more suitable PSC.

Question 5: Please confirm whether NAICS code 541512 is appropriate for this requirement. If not, please recommend a more suitable NAICS code.

Submit RFI responses via e-mail not Later than the closing date (See Response Date) of this RFI to the following POCs:

Roberto J. Gotay, Contracting Officer, ACC-Orlando (COM: 520-714-5652, roberto.j.gotaygarcia.civ@army.mil)

Keith Adams, Contract Specialist, ACC-Orlando (COM: 520-714-5523, keith.l.adams3.civ@army.mil )

DISCLAIMER:

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.  THE GOVERNMENT WILL USE THE INFORMATION RECEIVED TO DETERMINE ITS ACQUISITION STRATEGY.  THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IS NOT BINDING ON THE GOVERNMENT.  THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, INVITATION FOR BID (IFB), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ), OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), AND IS NOT A COMMITMENT BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE SUBJECT SERVICES/SUPPLIES.  THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR INFORMATION REQUESTED NOR WILL IT COMPENSATE ANY RESPONDENT FOR ANY COST INCURRED IN DEVELOPING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.  ADDITIONALLY, ALL SUBMISSIONS BECOME GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.  NOT RESPONDING TO THIS RFI DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE RFP, IF ANY IS ISSUED.