Bid guide
How to bid on Next-Generation Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for DEPT of Defense
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Defensive Cyber Systems Branch (HNCD) is conducting market research for a Next-Generation, Vendor-Agnostic Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) software solution. They are looking for commercial software that can support open integrations, threat intelligence management, and machine-learning-assisted analyst workflows.
This is an opportunity for vendors to inform the Air Force about their capabilities in this area. While this is not a request for bids or a commitment to buy, providing information can help shape future solicitations and demonstrate your firm's expertise to the agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The Request for Information (RFI) was published on September 08, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. All information must be submitted by this time.
This RFI is for market research purposes only. The government will review the submitted information to assess industry capabilities and market potential. There is no obligation for the government to procure items or issue a solicitation based on these responses.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that develop and provide commercial, vendor-neutral security orchestration, automation, and response software solutions. The Air Force is specifically interested in platforms that avoid vendor ecosystem lock-in, support highly extensible modular open architectures, and can be deployed across enterprise cloud, garrison, and localized tactical edge environments.
Vendors with robust, decentralized orchestration capabilities, a vast open-integration marketplace, native threat intelligence lifecycle management, and advanced Machine Learning (ML)-assisted analyst workflows should consider responding.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details and respond to this RFI, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view the attached documents, which contain additional information and specific deadlines for your response. Ensure you review these attachments carefully for complete submission instructions.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI, focus on clearly articulating your solution's capabilities as they relate to the agency's stated needs. Highlight how your software is vendor-agnostic, supports open integrations, and can be deployed in various environments including cloud, garrison, and tactical edge.
Emphasize any features related to threat intelligence lifecycle management and machine-learning-assisted analyst workflows. Since this is market research, provide detailed information about your product's technical specifications and how it meets or exceeds the desired capabilities. Clearly mark any proprietary information as requested.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.