Intent to Award Sole Source for AFRL/DP Laboratory Demonstration Project
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically AFRL/RIZ at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, has issued an Intent to Award Sole Source contract to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. for the AFRL/DP Laboratory Demonstration Project. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but the Government will consider responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The objective is to provide comprehensive support to AFRL in the administration of its Laboratory Demonstration Project, which serves approximately 5,500 scientists, engineers, business management and professionals, technicians, and mission support personnel. Key responsibilities include:
- Design and Modification Support: Assisting in the design of additions and modifications to existing Lab Demo initiatives, leveraging historical knowledge. This includes areas such as employee assessment and compensation, broadbanding, position classification, Contribution-based Compensation System (CCS), and other personnel flexibilities.
- Analysis and Reporting: Assisting in the analysis of Lab Demo employee assessment and compensation results, workforce impact/trends, cost studies, and initiative effectiveness. This analysis will be documented in reports and briefings for review by the Air Force and Department of Defense.
- Operational Support: Providing meeting, legislative, technical, training, and policy analysis support.
- Software and Database Management: Supporting software/database design, revisions, testing, training, and user support, including re-certification and accreditation for the AFRL Contribution-based Compensation System Software (C2S2), a critical tool for accurate employee assessment and compensation.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Award Sole Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS Code: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)
- PSC: DA01 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Response Information
- Response Due Date: June 22, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Submission: Responses should be emailed to sarah.mccabe.4@us.af.mil and stephen.sheets@us.af.mil.
- Subject Line: All correspondence must include the subject line "AFRL Laboratory Demonstration Project" to bypass email filters.
- Attachments: Only .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, and .vsdx file types are permitted; .zip or .exe files are not allowed and will be deleted.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. The Government's decision to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses is solely at its discretion.