SAM #FA807526R0002

RFI for DoWIAC Basic Center of Operations (BCO) Contract Recompete

This opportunity seeks industry input for the re-compete of the Department of War Information Analysis Center (DoWIAC) Basic Center of Operations (BCO) contract, managed by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). - Government Buyer: - Department of War - Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) - Information Analysis Center (IAC) Program Management Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Services Requested: - Curation, analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of scientific and technical information (STI) across 22 Technical Focus Areas and 6 Critical Technology Areas - Establishment of a data analytics and subject matter expert (SME) team - Proactive enterprise STI scouting and curation from multiple defense research sources - Advanced research analytics, operational analytics, and decision support - Mandatory pre-execution reuse scans and reports to prevent redundant research - Full-lifecycle knowledge assessment and gap analysis - Modernized technical inquiries and rapid, agile analytical assessments - Enterprise knowledge dissemination, software model/database administration, and ecosystem collaboration - Organization of cross-pollination forums and technical exchanges to enhance research integration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on proactive STI scouting and curation, moving beyond passive document intake - Mandatory reuse scans before new RDT&E funding or task order solicitations - Continuous knowledge assessment and gap analysis throughout project lifecycle - Integration and collaboration across government, contractors, and stakeholders via technical forums - Support for DTIC web applications and OUSD(R&E) CTA portfolios - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - The government is conducting market research to refine the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and acquisition strategy

Description

774 ESS releases this Request for Information (RFI) notice for the upcoming recompete of the DoWIAC Basic Center of Operations (BCO) contract. The BCO contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that provides centralized Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Core Services encompassing proactive repository curation, data analytics, synthesis, and dissemination in support of DTIC. The scope of the modernized BCO serves as the foundational analytical and technical hub of the DoD Information Analysis Center (IAC) ecosystem.

The purpose of this RFI synopsis is to conduct market research to assess industry capabilities, innovative operational constructs, and contract structures to inform the acquisition strategy and refine the PWS for the next-generation BCO contract.

The Government requests that all interested businesses review the attached RFI Background and RFI Questionnaire documents and submit responses to further Government acquisition planning activities. Industry may respond to this notice by submitting written responses via email to James Rathjen at james.rathjen@us.af.mil and Halli Whitten at halli.whitten@us.af.mil no later than 1300 CST on 25 September 2026. Submissions must be formatted in Times New Roman, 11-point font with standard 1-inch margins, and must not exceed 10 pages in total length (excluding the cover page).

Any responses/information submitted will be used for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Responses are strictly voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the submittal of the requested information. Any information submitted in response to this announcement is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC § 552(a). The Government does not request that any proprietary information be submitted, nor shall the Government be liable for any consequential damages for any proprietary information submitted.

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