Automated Classification Management Environment (ACME) RFI

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for an Automated Classification Management Environment (ACME) to replace manual classification, declassification, and releasability processes across the Department of War. The effort seeks AI‑driven, cloud‑compatible solutions that can ingest, digitize, and manage millions of classification records, provide automated decision support, and integrate securely across multiple security domains (Unclassified to Top Secret). Two functional areas are envisioned: (1) an Integrator responsible for platform architecture, secure cross‑domain repositories, zero‑trust identity governance, DevSecOps, and overall system integration; and (2) a Multiple‑Award IDIQ for mission‑specific applications such as original classification authoring, derivative classification workflow, automated declassification triage, and record digitization. Vendors are asked to describe technical maturity, data‑rights approaches, security‑by‑design practices, and preferred acquisition structures. Responses are limited to three pages per function, due 5 PM EDT 4 Sept 2026, with an in‑person Industry Day tentatively scheduled for late September/early October in the National Capital Region. • Goal: AI‑enabled, end‑to‑end automated classification lifecycle for national‑security data. • Scope: Platform integration (secure repository, zero‑trust, APIs) + modular mission apps (classification authoring, declassification, digitization). • Required capabilities: cloud/air‑gap compatibility, AI/ML decision support, secure DevSecOps, data‑rights compliance, interoperability with NARA and other agencies. • Acquisition concept: Separate contracts for integrator (single‑award) and app developers (multiple‑award IDIQ), but alternative structures welcomed. • Submission format: 3‑page narrative per function, searchable PDF, specific formatting, email submission to contracting officer.