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Subject: Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS)
Solicitation Number: SCARS
Notice Type: SRCSGT
NAICS: 541511
Set-Aside: No Set aside used
Notice Published: 10-29-26
Response Due: 12-10-26

Agency: Department of the Air Force
Office: FA8635 ADV TRNG CPBLTES AFLCMC WNRK
Contact: Steve Godby This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ph: (385) 634-1029
Office Address: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433-7200
Place of Performance: Dayton, OH 45433


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The Sources Sought results will assist the Air Force in determining whether this solicitation will be unrestricted competition or a small business set-aside for C-Type contract to fulfill Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) requirements. The Government is assessing the capability of companies that may possess the expertise to competently and competitively respond to the following requirements for the SCARS program: For the SCARS Program, the contractor shall possess the capabilities to fulfill 1) Security Operations Center (SOC) Operations, 2) Remote Assessment & Authorization, 3) Software Patching Baseline Integrity, 4) Maintain a SCARS Library, 5) Edge Virtualization & Modern Deployment on SCARS On-Premise Equipment (OPE), 6) Network Integration & Management, 7) Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), 8) Governance of Architecture Standards, 9) Enterprise Logistics & Fielding, 10) Data Requirements and 11) Security Requirements. The contract will commence CY2030 with an anticipated transition period up to six (6) months leading to full operational performance in CY 2031. The anticipated structure includes a 4-year base period with six 1-year option periods and an optional 6-month extension of services (RFO 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services). All projected dates and contact structures are notional and subject to change based on market research and acquisition strategy approval. The Government anticipates the use of: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line-item Numbers (CLINs): Services Cost Reimbursable CLINs: Travel and studies/analysis tasks Other: CLIN may be of any type authorized Further questions may be e-mailed to Contracting Officer, Steve Godby, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Contracting Officer, Anne Torian, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and Program Manager, Daniel Douglass, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Responses must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer, Anne Torian, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Program Manager, Daniel Douglass, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and are due NLT 3:00 PM EST, 10 December 2026. The Government may converse with respondents regarding this RFI. Such conversations are solely intended to clarify potential capability to perform the requirements.