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Modernization of Scientific and Technical Intelligence (SandTI;) Prototype Effort

Modernization of Scientific and Technical Intelligence (SandTI;) Prototype Effort — DEPT OF DEFENSE in Ohio · Due 2026-10-09 · Solicitation…

Solicitation2026SANDTIPROTOTYPE
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Response deadlineOctober 9, 2026
Place of performanceOhio
ClassificationNAICS 541715 · PSC AC13
Set-asideUnrestricted

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), in collaboration with the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC), is conducting market research to gauge industry interest and capability to prototype and operationalize a scalable, modern, model-based, and data-centric Scientific and Technical Intelligence (SandTI;) environment. This initiative is being explored under 10 U.S.C. 4022 (Prototype Other Transaction Authority). This notice is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) or a commitment by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or award an agreement.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Contracting officeFA8604 AFLCMC PZI
Office addressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryDanielle Boothdanielle.booth.3@us.af.mil
SecondaryJohn Manovichjohn.manovich@us.af.mil

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What this opportunity record tells you

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