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 for the A10 Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services - FY26 requirement. This event aims to enhance industry understanding, gather feedback, and foster dialogue for an upcoming Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract to be issued off GSA OASIS+ (Unrestricted). The Industry Day is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST via TEAMS. Responses for Industry Day invites are due by March 26, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This requirement is for Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services for Headquarters, United States Air Force, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (HQ AF/A10). The contractor will provide expert technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning support across various domains, including:
- International Affairs and Foreign Policy
- Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and Biodefense
- Nuclear Enterprise Support
- Legislative Support
- Strategic Deterrence Education and Emerging Deterrence Issues
- Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Support
- Ancillary IT, Systems, and Cybersecurity Support
- Program Management Support
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) with Cost Reimbursable CLINs for travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Contract Vehicle: Task Order issued off GSA OASIS+ (Unrestricted).
- Period of Performance: 5 years (12-month base period from July 27, 2026, to July 26, 2027, plus four 12-month option periods).
- Place of Performance: CONUS & OCONUS locations as directed.
- Special Requirements: Personnel assigned to certain tasks require a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP), and Special Access Required (SAR) programs.
Tentative Timeline
- Post FOPR/RFP: April 15, 2026
- Proposals Due: May 15, 2026
- Contract Award: July 24, 2026
- Full Contract Performance: July 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value tradeoff procedures, where Technical is more important than price after meeting gate criteria. Gate criteria include Facility Clearance (Top Secret), Technical Approach, Management/Staffing, Small Business Participation Plan, and Cost/Price (Fair, Reasonable, Complete, Balanced, Realistic).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This opportunity requires a Small Business Participation Plan with specific targets:
- Small Business: 20%
- Small Disadvantaged Small Businesses: 5%
- Woman-Owned Small Businesses: 5%
- HUBZone Small Businesses: 3%
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses: 3%
Key Dates & Contacts
- Virtual Industry Day: March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- RSVP for Industry Day: By March 26, 2026, to timothy.prymak@us.af.mil.
- Feedback on Discussion Items (slide 16): Submit to Margaret Santos (margaret.santos@us.af.mil) and Timothy Prymak (timothy.prymak@us.af.mil).
- Primary Contact: Timothy Prymak (timothy.prymak@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Margaret Santos (margaret.santos@us.af.mil)