Request for Information (RFI) Regarding a Proposed Acquisition Framework for USAFE-AFAFRICA Command and Control (C2), Sensor, and Effector Modernization
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa is exploring a new acquisition framework to rapidly field mission-critical technologies for Command and Control, Sensors, and Effectors. The proposed framework uses a Commercial Solutions Opening with a dual-award pathway, offering either a FAR Part 12 contract or an Other Transaction Authority agreement. It includes a rapid evaluation and award sprint designed to enable a 3-5 day timeline from live vendor pitches to award. Key technical requirements include Technology Readiness Level 6 or higher, third-party interoperability via published APIs, and Government Purpose Rights for all software and data. No specific budget amounts or performance location are mentioned in the description.