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Request for Information (RFI) for AI-Powered Software Development and Modernization The Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) under the Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and identify sources with the capability to provide advanced solutions in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered software development. This RFI seeks to understand the current and emerging capabilities within the industry for AI-assisted and fully autonomous coding practices for both new development and the refactoring of existing enterprise applications. The focus of this inquiry is on the application of AI to accelerate development, improve code quality, and enhance the maintainability of software built on or using the following platforms: This is an RFI only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. A contract will not be awarded based on this announcement. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. The HAF/A1 manages a diverse portfolio of applications critical to our mission. A significant portion of these applications are built on platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Outsystems, with front-end interfaces often developed using Angular. Our objective is to modernize these systems and accelerate the delivery of new capabilities. We recognize that traditional software development methods, while proven, are often resource-intensive. Recent advancements in AI, such as AI-assisted coding (often termed "vibe coding") and the potential for autonomous AI agents, present an opportunity to revolutionize our software development lifecycle. We are seeking to understand what is within the "realm of the possible" for leveraging these technologies to meet our development and refactoring needs. The HAF/A1 is interested in understanding the industry's capabilities in the following areas. Respondents are requested to provide detailed information addressing the questions below. Interested parties are requested to submit a response of no more than 15 pages, addressing the questions outlined in Sections 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0. Responses should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to melissa.mattis@us.af.mil and corey.collins.12@us.af.mil no later than 17:00 EST on 2026-01-09.