The Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Weapon System

The Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program Management Office (PMO) is working toward acquiring a replacement Weapon System (WS) for the aging E-4B, National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC). Updated capability needs and operational requirements have potentially altered the viable technical solutions for SAOC. The associated requirement from the classified System Requirements Document (SRD) is available upon request to appropriately cleared companies (see instructions provided below to request draft SRD excerpt). As a result, the Government is willing to consider used commercial derivative aircraft. Additionally, the Government intends to continue to pursue a full and open acquisition strategy for the entire weapon system using a very large platform. It is anticipated that EMD will result in 2-4 modified EMD aircraft, associated ground support equipment, and a SAOC WS production design.-------------------------------------------------------The purpose of Request for

Information (WVS-SAOC-INFO REL2-006) is to solicit further information to help the Government develop the program acquisition strategy requesting industry feedback on:Production aircraftEngineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) ScheduleDesign technology readiness levels ------------------------------------------------------The purpose of this posting (WVS-SAOC-RFI3-SRD) is for the SAOC PMO to release a fourth draft System Requirements Document (SRD) via classified media to interested companies holding the appropriate facility clearance.  We are requesting feedback from Industry on the following topics:Identification of any requirements with ambiguity or that lack the needed clarity and completeness, and any recommended changesIdentification of requirements that limit design solutions or could add unnecessary risk across the program and recommended changesMissing/incomplete requirements in Section 3 of the SRD------------------------------------------------------The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #4 is to provide industry with insight into the Government’s current plans in support of the SAOC Acquisition.  The Government is providing updates on the following topics.Acquisition StrategyScheduleAircraft Planning------------------------------------------------------The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #5 is to provide industry with insight into the Government’s current plans.  The Government is providing updates on the following topics and industry is requested to provide feedback as applicable: Acquisition Strategy UpdatesAcquisition ScheduleAircraft Acceptability CriteriaEvaluation Content & CriteriaCLIN StructureIncentive Structure------------------------------------------------------Request for Information (RFI) #6 -The Government is providing updates on the following topic and industry may provide feedback as applicable:        1. Capability and General Topic Questions for Industry________________________________The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #7 is to provide industry with insight into the Government’s current digital program strategy and requirements, and to solicit industry feedback.  Industry responses will be used to continue maturing the Government’s approach to executing SAOC as a Digital Program.  ________________________________The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #8 is to engage industry on topics related to Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the SAOC program. The Government would like information from industry regarding their T&E approach to better formulate an Integrated T&E strategy. ________________________________The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #9 is to provide a draft of the EMD Statement of Work (SOW) to industry for feedback while the SAOC PMO continues with efforts to complete sections and resolve disconnects.________________________________The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #10 is to release a draft System Requirements Document (SRD) via classified media to interested companies holding the appropriate facility clearance.________________________________The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #11 is to notify industry of a SAOC RFP update.