A10 Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services - FY26 - Virtual Industry Day
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (AFDW/PKH) is hosting a Virtual Industry Day on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST for the A10 Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services - FY26 requirement. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather industry feedback and provide transparency for a future unrestricted Task Order under GSA OASIS+. The requirement involves providing expert support for strategic plans and policy.
Opportunity Details
This Industry Day is for the A10 Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services requirement, which will support Headquarters, United States Air Force, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (HQ AF/A10). The purpose is to enhance industry understanding, obtain feedback on program management aspects (global coverage, PWS structure), and foster open dialogue.
Scope of Work
The future contract will require technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning subject matter expertise for AF/A10 and the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Branch. Key areas include:
- National security strategic plans and policies, concepts, and initiatives (e.g., Arms Control, CWMD, Nuclear Enterprise, Legislative Support, Emerging Deterrence Issues).
- Strategic Deterrence Education.
- Ancillary IT, Systems, and Cybersecurity Support.
- Program Management Support. Services will be performed at CONUS & OCONUS locations as directed.
Contract & Timeline (Tentative)
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for Industry Day); Future Task Order (Unrestricted)
- Contract Vehicle: GSA OASIS+
- Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) with Cost Reimbursable CLINs for travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Period of Performance: 5 years (12-month base + four 12-month options), starting July 27, 2026.
- Virtual Industry Day: March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Deadline for Industry Day Invite: March 26, 2026, 9:00 PM EST.
- Tentative Post FOPR/RFP: April 15, 2026.
- Tentative Proposals Due: May 15, 2026.
- Tentative Contract Award: July 24, 2026.
Eligibility & Evaluation (Tentative)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Task Order off GSA OASIS+).
- Small Business Participation: A Small Business Participation Plan is required with targets: 20% Small Business, 5% Small Disadvantaged, 5% Woman-Owned, 3% HUBZone, 3% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned.
- Security: Personnel require Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI/SAP/SAR eligibility. Facility Clearance (Top Secret) is a gate criterion.
- Evaluation: Best Value tradeoff procedures, with Technical factors being more important than price after meeting gate criteria.
Action Items
- To receive an invite to the Virtual Industry Day, email timothy.prymak@us.af.mil with attendee names and email addresses by March 26, 2026.
- Provide feedback on Discussion Items (slide 16 of the Preproposal Slides) to Margaret Santos (margaret.santos@us.af.mil) and Timothy Prymak (timothy.prymak@us.af.mil).
- Review the attached "Interested Parties List" for potential teaming opportunities.