Secure Test Data Management, Storage Modernization, and Distributed Access Architecture

the Need The 96th Test Systems Squadron (96 TSSQ) seek industry input on secure, scalable, and modernized approaches for test data management, long-term storage, and distributed access across the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR). The Government is exploring solutions that support multi-caveat data environments up to and including PL3 and Special Access Program (SAP)-capable caveats. The

objective is to establish a unified architecture that ensures secure ingestion, tagging, storage, retrieval, and controlled dissemination of test data across geographically distributed test nodes. This announcement serves as a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION(RFI) only for the purpose of market research in accordance with (IAW) Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 10. This RFI is issued for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), an Invitation for Bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government to acquire any products or services. IAW Revolutionary FAR 15.101(c)(2), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of the information requested. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. The Government reserves the right to reject or disregard, in whole or in part, any contractor s input resulting from this RFI. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation for the proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing and acquisition strategy, a statement of work (SOW), statement of

objectives (SOO), or performance specifications. Any proprietary information or technology should be clearly marked. 2.

Background and Statement of the Need Current test data storage and access mechanisms across EGTTR rely on legacy systems, isolated repositories, and inconsistent data handling processes. The

objective is to establish a unified architecture that ensures secure ingestion, tagging, storage, retrieval, and controlled dissemination of test data across geographically distributed test nodes. The Government seeks to modernize this environment by enabling: - Secure, multi-caveat data storage and access (Protection Level (PL1) PL3, Secret, Special Access Program (SAP)-capable) - Distributed data availability across authorized test nodes - Role-based and attribute-based access control - Data tagging, lineage tracking, and lifecycle management - Long-term archival storage with rapid retrieval capabilities - Controlled cross-caveat data transfer mechanisms where authorized - Integration with existing tests, analysis, and mission systems Industry input is requested to refine architectural options, identify technical risks, and assess potential solution pathways. 3. Information Requested 3.1 A description of your company s potential technical approach or architecture for a secure, distributed test data management system that addresses the needs described above. Respondents are highly encouraged to address the following areas: - Methods for enforcing caveat separation and controlled dissemination - Data tagging, metadata management, and lineage tracking - Approaches for long-term archival storage and rapid retrieval - Cross-caveat data handling approaches (where authorized) - Integration with existing test and analysis systems 3.2 An identification of key technologies needed for such a system and whether those technologies require maturation. The Government is primarily interested in solutions at or near Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7, but information on promising, lower-TRL technologies is also welcome. 3.3 A description of your corporate experience as a prime or subcontractor in developing systems that meet similar

requirements within the last 3-5 years. If applicable, please provide general information such as the