Novel Approaches & Research for Warfighting That Hastens Artificial Learning (NARWHAL)... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Novel Approaches & Research for Warfighting That Hastens Artificial Learning (NARWHAL) RED

Deadline: 18 Sep 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 125363940

Document Ref. No.: RFI-RIKD-26-R-B001

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description

AFRL/RIKD is conducting market research for a potential requirement. Please note this Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only. The information obtained from responses to this notice may be used to form a future acquisition strategy and solicitation, should one be issued. The general scope for this potential effort is to develop, improve, and advance radio frequency (RF) spectral characterization and automated machine-to-machine signal processing capabilities for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) tactical and strategic warfighting forces. Please refer to the Special Notice, Attachment No. 2, Draft Statement of Work (SOW), for additional information. To fulfill this requirement, Contractor employees will need to obtain Common Access Cards (CACs), perform on Government facilities in the United States and other locations, and access up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). It is anticipated that only United States (US) citizens may perform under this effort.

The Government is considering establishing one or more contracts / task orders / other transactions with an overall performance period of 5-7 years. Anticipated contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF). Anticipated funding types are Research Development Test & Evaluation, Procurement, and Operations & Maintenance. Please note that the contract type and duration are subject to change as the acquisition strategy is developed.

All Responses shall be submitted via email to jacquelyn.cavano@us.af.mil and shelley.dormio@us.af.mil by 12PM (EST) THUR 18 Sep 2025

FOREIGN PARTICIPATION ExCLUDED. Foreign participation is excluded at the prime contractor level.

OMBUDSMAN. In accordance with DAFFARS 5301.91, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerers, poten­tial offerers, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting with an Ombudsman, in­terested parties must first address th...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : RFI-RIKD-26-R-B001
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command : AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command : AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY
Office: FA8750 AFRL RIK
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Aug 28, 2025 09:34 am EDT
Original Published Date: Aug 28, 2025 07:54 am EDT
Updated Response Date: Sep 18, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Sep 18, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Updated Inactive Date: Oct 03, 2025
Original Inactive Date: Oct 03, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:

Product Service Code: AC13 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; ExPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance:

Documents

 Tender Notice

RFI-Narwhal-Red.docx

NARWHAL-RED-SOW.docx