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FA830726RB019 - SBOM Vulnerability Scanning RFI

Solicitation: FA830726RB019
Notice ID: e94e09248da945bcac93c1fa3b856fab
Contract snapshot

Sources Sought from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: TX. Response deadline: Feb 19, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541519 • PSC 7A20.

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Solicitation
FA830726RB019
Performance
San Antonio, Texas • 78205 United States
Response
Feb 19, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
San Antonio, Texas • 78205 United States
State: TX
Contracting office
San Antonio, TX • 78243-7007 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Platform One License Management Team
Email
aflcmc.hncx.p1licensemanagement@us.af.mil
Phone
2109256490
Name
Contracting Officer: Major Jamail Walker
Email
aflcmc.hnckp.platformonectr@us.af.mil
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Subagency
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Office
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER • COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS & BATTLE MANAGEMENT • FA8307 AFLCMC HNCK C3IN
Contracting Office Address
San Antonio, TX
78243-7007 USA

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
TX20260124 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Texas • Camp
24 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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TX20260124 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Texas • Camp
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ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR
Base $33.23Fringe $7.52
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BOILERMAKER
Base $33.17Fringe $24.92
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IRONWORKER: REINFORCING
Base $29.64Fringe $8.43
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TX20260010 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Texas • Nueces, San Patricio
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TX20260147 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Texas • Gray
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ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR
Base $33.23Fringe $7.52
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BOILERMAKER (COLEMAN AND CONCHO COUNTIES)
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CARPENTER
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TX20260286 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Texas • Caldwell
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ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION)
Base $29.50Fringe $8.79
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BOILERMAKER
Base $33.17Fringe $24.92
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CARPENTER (EXCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION)
Base $31.80Fringe $9.56
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Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.215-3 (Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes - Oct 1997) and is published to obtain information for use by the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (CCSD), Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, for market research and planning purposes only.

THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, INVITATION FOR BID, OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SOLICITATION; IT IS ONLY INTENDED FOR INFORMATION OR PLANNING PURPOSES. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the government's use of such information. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. Respondents to this RFI may be asked to provide additional information/details based on their initial submittals.

GENERAL SCOPE

The government is seeking sources who can provide software licenses with capabilities that meet the requirements of the attached “Draft” Statement of Work (SOW) for Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Generation & Vulnerability Analysis Solution. All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall:

               Provide a base one-year software license plus four (4) One-Year Option Periods.

PRODUCT

The proposed product must be a commercial license that meets the requirements of the Draft Statement of Work attached herein.

DELIVERY

Period of Performance:

               Base:               1 Aug 2026 -31 July 2027
               Option Year 1: 1 Aug 2027 -31 July 2028
               Option Year 2: 1 Aug 2028 -31 July 2029
               Option Year 3: 1 Aug 2029 -31 July 2030
               Option Year 4: 1 Aug 2030 -31 July 2031

The government requests White Paper responses:

  • Company information to include UEI, CAGE Code, Contract Vehicles, POC
  • Potential software solution(s) that could meet the government requirements
    • Brief Narrative of how software solutions meets the requirements.
  • Limit responses to 2 pages, 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Submit responses to aflcmc.hncx.p1licensemanagement@us.af.mil      &      aflcmc.hnckp.platformonectr@us.af.mil  by February 20, 2026.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

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$3,354,816 - $3,976,078

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$3,354,816
Target
$3,550,070
Premium
$3,976,078
Labor
$1,767,898
Direct
$171,599
Burden
$1,187,033
Fee + reserve
$418,392
Target $3,550,070Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions20 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 541519 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.

12-month awarded value
$986,313,973
Sector total $5,898,852,482,236 • Share 0.0%
Live
Median
$454,582
P10–P90
$5,167$919,542
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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0.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+160%($437,774,954)
Deal sizing
$454,582 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 14, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Department of the Air Force is seeking sources through a Request for Information (RFI) for software licenses related to Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Vulnerability Scanning. This initiative, under solicitation number FA830726RB019, requests responses by February 19, 2026, to inform future acquisition strategies. It is essential for participating companies to provide capabilities that meet the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW).

Software Bill of MaterialsVulnerability ScanningCybersecurity SolutionsSoftware LicensingGovernment Contracting
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to gather market insights and capabilities for software solutions that can generate Software Bills of Materials and perform vulnerability analysis, in order to develop future procurement strategies for a software licensing contract.

Who should pursue this
  • Companies providing software licenses in cybersecurity and vulnerability management.
  • Firms with experience in software bill of materials and compliance solutions.
  • Technology vendors with existing government contracts or vehicles.
Work breakdown
  • Review Draft Statement of Work for software requirements.
  • Assess current software solutions that meet SBOM generation and vulnerability scanning requirements.
  • Prepare a White Paper response including company information and software details.
Response package checklist
  • Company information including UEI and CAGE Code.
  • Overview of relevant contract vehicles.
  • Description of potential software solutions.
  • Brief narrative on how the solutions meet requirements.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Response must adhere to FAR clause 52.215-3 regulations.
  • Limit responses to 2 pages, using specified formatting (12-point Times New Roman, 1-inch margins).
  • Responses are voluntary; no payment for information provided.
Pricing strategy
  • Propose competitive software licensing fees that align with government expectations.
  • Consider offering a tiered pricing structure for additional option years.
  • Factor in ongoing support and maintenance costs.
Teaming and subs
  • Form partnerships with cybersecurity firms specializing in SBOM solutions.
  • Collaborate with companies holding existing contracts with the Air Force.
  • Utilize subcontracting opportunities with niche providers in vulnerability scanning.
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential for misalignment with government needs if the SOW is not thoroughly understood.
  • Missed deadlines for RFI submission could exclude capable vendors.
  • Need for clear communication on compliance with federal regulations.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific features are prioritized in the Draft Statement of Work?
  • Are there existing solutions currently in use that can be built upon?
  • What evaluation criteria will be used for assessing the responses?
Source coverage notes

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  • No details on specific features required in the SOW outside of SBOM and vulnerability analysis specifics.
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