C3M Enterprise Hardware Procurement Methodologies & Contract Structuring

The Airspace Mission Planning Division (C3M) within the Air Force's Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) Portfolio is conducting market research to update its enterprise hardware procurement methods. This RFI gathers industry feedback on best practices for managing supply chain volatility and pricing risks. The Air Force is considering alternatives to traditional Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) models, specifically exploring Economic Price Adjustments (EPA) for memory hardware and the use of evaluation articles. Responses are due by July 8, 2026, and will help shape future solicitations for work at Hanscom Air Force Base. The RFI document includes ten questions across three primary areas of interest. The Airspace Mission Planning Division (C3M) is seeking industry input to improve enterprise hardware procurement. This research, based at Hanscom Air Force Base, focuses on mitigating supply chain risks and pricing instability. The Air Force aims to evaluate contract structures that might encourage broader industry participation compared to current models. The Airspace Mission Planning Division (C3M) is researching ways to improve enterprise hardware procurement. This effort addresses supply chain volatility and pricing uncertainties that affect mission-critical operations at Hanscom Air Force Base and other sites.