Program Announcement Kessel Run Seeking Innovative Solutions Tender

• Country: USA
• Summary: Program Announcement Kessel Run Seeking Innovative Solutions for the Nextgeneration Air Operations Center Aoc Weapon System
• UST Ref No: 136145548
• Deadline: 28 Feb 2026
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: FA8730-FALCONER-NG
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• Description:
• The Air Operations Center Program Office, Kessel Run Division, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (PAE C3BM/C3C) is initiating market research to identify and explore cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches for the modernization of the Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System. The AOC is the senior command and control element for the Joint Force Air Component Commander, responsible for planning, executing, and assessing air, space, and cyberspace operations.
  Statement of Need
  The AOC Weapon System AN/USQ-163 Falconer is a critical component of our nation's defense, enabling commanders to make rapid, informed decisions in complex and dynamic environments. The current sustainment and modernization contract FA8730-22-F-0071 was awarded to SAIC. As we look to the future, we are seeking to build upon these efforts and identify new and emerging technologies that can further enhance the AOC's capabilities.
  We are particularly interested in solutions that address the following opportunities and risks:
  Opportunities:
  Integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate decision-making.
  Enhanced data fusion and visualization from disparate sources.
  Advanced cybersecurity measures to protect against emerging threats.
  Cloud-native architectures for increased agility, scalability, and resilience
  Risks:
  The ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.
  
  The challenge of integrating legacy systems with modern technologies.
  Industry Engagement
  This Program Announcement is the first step in a broader engagement with industry for market research purposes. A Request for Information (RFI) is forthcoming. Based on the responses received, we anticipate holding a series of future forums, including:
  Virtual One-on-Ones: To discuss your proposed solutions in more detail.
  Technology Demonstrations: To see your innovative technologies in action...
• Documents:

 Tender Notice