ENTERPRISE PROTOTYPE INITIATIVE CONSORTIUM (EPIC)

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is issuing a Sources‑Sought Request for Information (RFI‑RFZF‑B001) to identify Consortium Management Firms capable of serving as the Other Transaction (OT) Lead for an Enterprise Prototype Initiative Consortium (EPIC) IDV. The effort will support AFRL’s mission by delivering rapid‑technology prototypes—software, hardware, and technical data—through Project‑Level Orders (PLOs) that cover development, testing, evaluation, integration, and delivery across the full spectrum of AFRL domains (air, space, and emerging areas listed in Appendix 1). Respondents must describe their ability to meet the draft Statement of Work, including availability of personnel with TS/SCI and Secret/Collateral clearances, any foreign‑ownership or foreign‑national considerations, business size status, and potential regulatory or security concerns. Submissions (≤10 pages, Word or PDF) should reference each question, provide up to three recent relevant projects (with description, relevance, period, value, and POC), and, if requested, outline a security plan compliant with NIST SP 800‑171 for safeguarding Covered Defense Information. This RFI is for market‑intelligence purposes only; no solicitation or award is implied. The OT Lead will primarily deliver reports (financial, technical status, etc.) while Project‑Level Performers will produce the prototype solutions. Follow‑on production, if required, will be funded through the appropriate acquisition appropriations (RDT&E, O&M, or procurement). Responses should be emailed to matthew.shaver.1@us.af.mil, erica.ogundadegbe@us.af.mil, and catherine.hulser.1@us.af.mil by the stated deadline.

Notice ID

6898ea0ac64c4b36999235e68b0214cd

Solicitation Number

RFI-RFZF-B001

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC13