Request for Information (RFI) for Electromagnetic Spectrums Operations and Management
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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, AFRL Information & Spectrum Warfare Directorate has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations and Management and related enabling technologies. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. The Air Force seeks industry input on solutions for dynamic, real-time spectrum coordination in contested environments. Responses are due June 10, 2026.
Purpose & Background
The Air Force recognizes the critical and vulnerable nature of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). Current static spectrum allocation methods are inadequate for dynamic, contested operational environments. The Joint Force requires adaptive technologies to effectively exploit the EMS and counter adversary capabilities. This RFI aims to gather information to inform future acquisition strategies.
Technical Challenge & Areas of Interest
The Air Force is interested in solutions that can coordinate and reconfigure spectrum usage in real-time, at the edge, across all RF modalities (communications, electronic warfare, radar, sensing). Specific areas of interest include:
- Spectrum Allocation: COTS and custom technologies for dynamic spectrum allocation and assignment.
- Resource Algorithms: Real-time resource allocation algorithms, including machine learning or traditional approaches.
- Network Architectures: Impacts of centralized versus distributed tasking in contested networks.
- RF Modality Coordination: Methods for coordinating multiple RF modalities with differing priorities.
- Situational Awareness: Spectrum visualization tools for enhanced situational awareness.
- Monitoring: Broad, ultra-high bandwidth spectrum monitoring capabilities.
- Constraints: Addressing optimization problem computational limitations and Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints.
Response Requirements
- Format: Microsoft Office Word, double-spaced, 11pt font, limited to 5 pages.
- Content:
- Section A: Cover page with company information, Point of Contact (POC) details, and a summary of relevant experience.
- Section B: Technical Summary describing the proposed solution, its advantages, and a rough order of magnitude cost.
- Restrictions: No classified information. Export-controlled information must be clearly marked.
Submission Details
- Response Due: June 10, 2026
- Submission: Address responses to the POCs listed in Section 6.0 of the RFI document.
- Contacts:
- Technical POCs: Nicolas Law (nicolas.law@us.af.mil), Daniel Paradis (daniel.paradis.2@us.af.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Amber Buckley (Amber.Buckley@us.af.mil)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Request for Information)
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research purposes)
- Published: May 28, 2026
Additional Notes
Submission of abstracts is voluntary. Responses become U.S. Government property and will not be returned. Proprietary information will be protected and will not be used to restrict competition in future acquisitions.