Splunk or Alternatives - Request For Information
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 is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought to identify unified data platforms, including Splunk or alternative solutions, capable of delivering integrated security and observability for the Unified Platform (UP) effort. This RFI aims to identify systems with advanced Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capabilities. Responses are due April 30, 2026.
Purpose & Background
This RFI, issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (CCSD), is for market research purposes only. The government seeks information on solutions that can provide similar or enhanced capabilities to the UP's current Splunk platform for cybersecurity monitoring and response across unclassified and high-side environments. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP).
Information Requested
The government is seeking information on integrated platforms or software systems that provide:
- Security Monitoring and Compliance: Real-time monitoring, centralized logging, comprehensive visibility, and continuous compliance.
- Threat Intelligence and Analysis: Advanced threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and data visualization.
- Incident Response and Reporting: Rapid incident response, timely investigations, and customizable dashboards.
- DoD DevSecOps Reference Design Compliance: Including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), simplified administration, auditing, and enhanced authentication.
- Training & Support: Comprehensive training and support resources.
Submission Details
Vendors interested in proposing Splunk licenses or alternative solutions must provide answers to all questions in section 4.0 of the attached document. Responses, comments, and questions should be submitted via email.
- Contact: Mrs. Karin Werner (karin.werner.1@us.af.mil) and Mr. Christopher Olvera (Christopher.Olvera@us.af.mil).
- Subject Line: "RFI Response: Unified Data Platform and SIEM for Unified Platform"
- Include contract vehicle, CAGE code, and DUNS number. Pricing data is optional.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research)
- Response Due: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 0800 CST
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Product Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software)
- Place of Performance: Texas (78205)