Industry Day: Decisive Action Follow-On

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the support services required by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Combat Support (CZ) Directorate. The primary goal is to provide professional analytical and advisory services to counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats, both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).

The contractor will provide a wide range of services including:

• Professional analytical services for WMD and emerging threats.

• Advisory and operational support to Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Interagency partners, and Special Operations Forces (SOF) for Countering WMD (CWMD) capabilities.

• Campaign management, operational planning, irregular warfare support, and WMD defeat advisory services.

• Support for classified and compartmented operations, data-driven decision support, and globally integrated operations.

• Task 1: Program Management: Includes developing a Program Management Plan (PMP), conducting meetings and reviews, managing finances, and overseeing transition-in and transition-out processes.

• Task 2: CWMD Support: Focuses on providing specialized advisory support for CWMD operations, including sensitive activity planning, Military Deception (MILDEC) and Information Operations (IO) support, Special Access Program (SAP) support, and global competition planning.

• Task 3: Global Engagements (GE) Department Support: Involves administrative, analytical, and coordination support for GE engagements with various partners, operational support, and strategic analysis.

• Task 4: Contingency Operations (CO) Department Support: Encompasses facility management, operational and policy support, training development, deployment coordination, logistics, uncrewed systems support, and communications support.

• Task 5: Systems Engineering and Operational Planning Support: Provides operational planning embedded with partner units and systems engineering for monitoring technologies, developing prototype key performance parameters, and planning technology validation events.

• The contractor must adhere to Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) described in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

• Regular reporting is required, including Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) detailing performance, financial status, staffing, and risks.

• Specific deliverables include Program Management Plans (PMP), meeting minutes, trip reports, and transition plans.

• Primary place of performance is Ft. Belvoir, VA, with additional customer sites CONUS and OCONUS.

• The PWS does not specify the contract period of performance.

• Staffing: Contractor personnel must possess a current Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. Specific roles may require additional access levels (SAP, STO, ACCM, CI Polygraph, Sub-Gamma).

• Security: Adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operations Manual (NISPOM) is mandatory. Loss of security clearance can lead to contract termination.

• Transition: A Transition-In Plan is required within 7 days of award, with Initial Operational Capability (IOC) within 7 days and Full Operational Capability (FOC) within 60 days. A Transition-Out Plan is required 90 days prior to contract completion.

• Certifications: Personnel must maintain certifications as required by DoD Directive 8140.01 and DoD Instruction 8570.01-M.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides government responses to vendor questions regarding the DA Follow-On QA (RADAR) opportunity. It clarifies aspects of the solicitation, including industry day details, draft RFP/SOW release, facility requirements, and acquisition strategy.

• Industry Day & Draft RFP/SOW: An Industry Day is scheduled for March 31, 2026, with a draft PWS to be released concurrently. One-on-one discussions with the government will be available during Industry Day.
• Personnel & Location: The government is not providing specific FTE counts or ceiling amounts at this time, preferring industry input. The bulk of support is required in the NCR, with potential on-site support near US Combatant Commands and major installations like USFK.
• SCIF Requirements: While no specific number of FTEs requiring SCIF access is mandated, offerors must propose appropriate staffing. If SCIF space is required, it will be in the NCR and must include classified VTC capability up to JWICS level.
• Contract Value & Vehicle: The anticipated total contract value is over $100,000,000. The contract vehicle (e.g., IDIQ or single award) will be determined after market research.
• Incumbent Information: Detailed incumbent contractual information beyond contract numbers will not be provided; interested parties must submit a FOIA request.
• Small Business Set-Aside: Determination of any set-aside for Small Business or SDVOSB will be made after market research, informed by RFI responses and Industry Day.

Key dates (Industry Day) and information regarding draft documents (PWS) are provided. Bidders should note the government's approach to FTEs and SCIF requirements, and that specific funding ranges or historical staffing levels will not be shared. The acquisition strategy, including contract vehicle and set-aside decisions, is pending further market research.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains government responses to vendor questions regarding the DA Follow-On QA (RADAR) effort. It provides clarifications on facility requirements, draft RFP/SOW release, scope, personnel, and acquisition schedules.

• Industry Day & Draft SOW: An Industry Day is scheduled for March 31, 2026, with a draft SOW to be released concurrently. One-on-one discussions with the government will be available during Industry Day.
• Personnel & Location: The government is not providing specific FTE counts or ceiling amounts, preferring industry input. The bulk of support is required in the NCR, with potential on-site support at or near US Combatant Commands and major installations like USFK. Specific numbers for SCIF personnel are not mandated; offerors should propose appropriate staffing.
• Scope Changes: The government acknowledges significant changes to the Scope of Work from previous efforts and will not provide historical funding or staffing levels, encouraging industry to provide thoughts on the overall effort.
• Contract Vehicle: The contract vehicle (e.g., IDIQ vs. single award) will be determined after market research, informed by RFI responses and Industry Day.
• Total Value: The anticipated total value for the future solicitation is less than $100,000,000.
• SCIF Requirements: If SCIF space is required, it will be in the NCR and must include classified VTC capability up to JWICS level. The contractor is expected to provide end-to-end classified communications infrastructure.

This Q&A document provides crucial details that may influence how vendors prepare their proposals, particularly regarding staffing, facility requirements, and understanding the scope of work. Key dates for Industry Day and draft SOW release are provided. The government will not provide historical data or specific FTE breakdowns, emphasizing industry's role in proposing solutions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides instructions for passing security clearances to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) via the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). It also outlines the information required if a visitor does not have DISS access.

• DISS Users: Requires Collateral SMO Code (GQDD614 - DTRA), a valid Government/Military technical Point of Contact (POC) with phone number, and collateral confirmation phone number. An email address for submissions is provided.
• Non-DISS Users: Requires a request on Agency/Organization/Company letterhead from the agency FSO (not the individual) and must include a comprehensive list of 17 specific data points, including personal information, citizenship, visit dates, clearance details, investigation history, and meeting POC information.
• Location Information: Provides the address for DTRA at Fort Belvoir, VA, and parking instructions.

This document is relevant for bidders who may need to visit DTRA facilities as part of the opportunity. It details the necessary procedures and information required for obtaining security clearances or passing existing ones, which could impact personnel mobilization and site access for contract performance.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Combat Support (CZ) Directorate to conduct market research. The agency seeks to identify qualified sources, including small businesses, capable of providing professional analytical services to support its mission of countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats globally. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure services or award a contract.

The anticipated requirement involves providing support across several tasks:

• Program Management Support: Contract management, reporting, cost tracking, and transition planning.
• CWMD Support: Countering WMD threats, advising on technical capabilities, developing operational approaches for hardened targets, providing forward-deployed advisory and special technical operations planning, and supporting sensitive activities and irregular warfare.
• Global Engagements Support: Administrative, analytical, and coordination support for engagements with Combatant Commands (CCMDs), interagency, and foreign partners.
• Contingency Operations Support: Facility management, policy support, deployment coordination, logistics, uncrewed systems support, communications support, and additive manufacturing.

Due to anticipated government space constraints, contractors must possess or be able to provide secure facilities with a minimum Facility Clearance Level of TOP SECRET//SCI. This includes the ability to store classified materials and provide Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or equivalent. Compliance with Department of War cybersecurity and information assurance requirements for handling classified data is also necessary.

Interested vendors, particularly small businesses (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone), are requested to submit a capability statement (max 5 pages) addressing:

• Company Information (name, CAGE, UEI, socioeconomic status, NAICS, facility clearance).

• Past Performance (support to CWMD, CCMD operations, SOF, interagency; ability to provide cleared personnel and sustain CONUS/OCONUS operations).

• Facility Capabilities (description of current clearances, SCIF availability or plans, IT/COMSEC support).

• Deadline: March 13, 2026, 12:00 EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Ms. Shaneice Brown (shaneice.n.brown.civ@mail.mil) and Mr. Michael Hunt (michael.a.hunt74.civ@mail.mil).

• Subject Line: "RFI DTRA RADAR 2026-Your Company Name".

• Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

• Note: No pricing is required. Proprietary information should be minimized and segregated.

Questions must be submitted via email to Ms. Brown and Mr. Hunt by February 27, 2026, 12:00 EST.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Combat Support (CZ) Directorate to conduct market research. The agency seeks to determine industry capability to provide professional analytical services supporting its mission of countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats globally. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure services or award a contract.

DTRA CZ requires support for its mission of enhancing Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) capabilities for Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Interagency partners, and Special Operations Forces (SOF). This includes campaign management, operational planning, irregular warfare support, and WMD defeat advisory services. The anticipated contract, potentially a cost-type, would be a follow-on to existing tasks and is projected for award in Q1 FY2027. It will focus on current DTRA mission requirements, excluding legacy JIDO and other outdated tasks. Contractor-provided secure facilities may be required.

The anticipated contract will encompass several key task areas:

• Program Management Support (PMO): Overall contract management, reporting, and transition planning.

• CWMD Support: Advising on CWMD threats, developing operational approaches for targets like Deeply Buried and Hardened Targets (DBHTs), providing forward-deployed advisory and special technical operations planning, and supporting Sensitive Activities (SAs) and irregular warfare.

• Global Engagements (GE) Department Support: Administrative, analytical, and coordination support for engagements with CCMDs, interagency, and foreign partners, including logistics and knowledge management.

• Contingency Operations (CO) Department Support: Facility management, operational and policy support, deployment coordination, logistics, uncrewed systems support, communications support, and additive manufacturing expertise.

• Facility Clearance: Minimum TOP SECRET//SCI level required.

• Secure Facilities: Ability to provide SCIFs or equivalent for classified work and storage.

• IT/COMSEC: Compliance with Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity and IA requirements for classified data handling.

• Performance Location: CONUS and OCONUS.

Interested vendors, particularly small businesses, are requested to submit a capability statement (max 5 pages) addressing:

• Company Information (Name, CAGE, UEI, socioeconomic status, NAICS, Facility Clearance).

• Past Performance (CWMD operations, CCMD/SOF/Interagency support, cleared personnel, CONUS/OCONUS operations).

• Facility Capabilities (Current clearances, SCIF availability/plans, IT/COMSEC infrastructure).

• Deadline: 06 March 2026, 12:00 EST.

• Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.

• Submission: Email to Ms. Shaneice Brown (shaneice.n.brown.civ@mail.mil) and Mr. Michael Hunt (michael.a.hunt74.civ@mail.mil).

• Subject Line: "RFI DTRA RADAR 2026-Your Company Name".

• Note: No pricing is required. Only a cover letter and capabilities statement are needed.

Written questions are due by 27 February 2026, 12:00 EST via email to the contacts listed above.