Air Combat Command CSO Reforge Proof of Concept

Category: Opportunity

DoD Communities of Interest: Misc, Other

Subject: CSO Reforge Proof of Concept

Due Date: Rolling to 1 Oct 2024

Government Organization: Air Force

Description: 

Air Combat Command Reforge Proof of Concept

Title: Reforge Proof of Concept Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

1.2. General Solicitation Number: FA4890-20-S-0001

1.3. Open Period. Initiation to 1 October 2024 for receipt of White Papers.

1.3.1. The CSO Open Period is the period during which interested vendors may submit

White Papers.

1.3.2. The Government reserves the right to target specific contractors and request White

Papers with alternative submission deadlines to meet mission needs.

Purpose. The purpose of this CSO is to allow for competitive selection of innovative

technologies, and services to obtain solutions or new capabilities that fulfill requirements, close

capability gaps, or provide potential technological advancements in meeting the Objectives. This

CSO does not support or request undeveloped technology or solutions. As the Reforge CONOP

matures, this CSO may be modified for future capabilities related to the objectives.

Air Combat Command (ACC) developed a Reforge Concept of Operations

(Reforge CONOP) that provides the cornerstone for revolutionizing fighter aviator development

while improving CAF readiness. The Reforge CONOP creates a 12-month long initial tactical

training (ITT) program using advanced trainer aircraft to deliberately develop and experience

fighter aviators with relevant tactical skills prior to transitioning into 4th or 5th generation fighter

aircraft. Fusing proven tactical training with new technology emulating advanced mission

systems, (i.e. radar, datalink, navigation, weapons, and electro-optical targeting systems) ITT

allows aviators to master the skill sets needed for air combat success in a training aircraft. The

Reforge-trained fighter aviators will arrive to their Combat Air Force (CAF) units with

established tactical skills, allowing those squadrons to repurpose a preponderance of low-end

training sorties to high-end, peer-to-peer mission employment training. The ITT program

develops fighter aviators sooner, saves one to two family relocations and utilizes more of their

aviation service commitment for CAF employment rather than training

Website: https://beta.sam.gov/opp/e6083182027c4431b1246b13592fe8a1/view#general