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 conducting a Sources Sought for A10 Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services - FY26. A Virtual Industry Day was held to inform industry about the upcoming requirement for expert technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning support for HQ AF/A10. The future contract is tentatively planned as a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Task Order off GSA OASIS+ (Unrestricted). Feedback on discussion items is requested.
Purpose of Sources Sought / Industry Day
This Sources Sought and associated Virtual Industry Day aimed to enhance industry understanding of the A10 Strategic Plans and Policy Support Services requirement, obtain feedback on program management aspects (e.g., global coverage, PWS structure), provide transparency, and foster open dialogue.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide expert technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning subject matter expertise support for Headquarters, United States Air Force, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (HQ AF/A10) and its component divisions, including the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Branch. Key areas of support include:
- International Affairs and Foreign Policy, including Treaties & Agreements and Foreign Clearance Program (FCP).
- Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and Biodefense.
- Nuclear Enterprise Support.
- Legislative Support.
- Emerging Deterrence Issues Research and DAF Deterrence Education.
- Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Support.
- Ancillary IT, Systems, and Cybersecurity Support.
- Program Management Support. Services are to be performed at CONUS & OCONUS locations as directed.
Tentative Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) with Cost Reimbursable CLINs for travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Vehicle: Task Order issued off GSA OASIS+ (Unrestricted).
- Period of Performance: Tentatively 5 years (12-month base period + four 12-month option periods), with a potential 6-month extension (FAR 52.217-8).
- Tentative Timeline:
- Post FOPR/RFP: April 15, 2026
- Proposals Due: May 15, 2026
- Contract Award: July 24, 2026
- Full Contract Performance: July 27, 2026
Evaluation Criteria (Tentative)
Award will follow Best Value tradeoff procedures. Technical factors will be more important than price after meeting gate criteria. Gate criteria include:
- Facility Clearance (Top Secret).
- Technical Approach.
- Management/Staffing Approach.
- Small Business Participation Plan.
- Cost/Price (Fair, Reasonable, Complete, Balanced, Realistic).
Key Requirements & Action Items
- Security Clearances: 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.
- Small Business Participation: A Small Business Participation Plan is required, with tentative goals: 20% Small Business, 5% Small Disadvantaged, 5% Woman-Owned, 3% HUBZone, 3% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned.
- Feedback: Feedback on Discussion Items (slide 16 of the Industry Day presentation) is requested to Margaret Santos (margaret.santos@us.af.mil) and Timothy Prymak (timothy.prymak@us.af.mil).
- Communication: Email is the only method of communication.
- Interested Parties List: An "Interested Parties List" is attached, which can be used for networking or teaming.