SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides detailed instructions for preparing and submitting proposals for the SOFGSD (Special Operations Forces Global Logistics and Support Services) acquisition. It outlines the required format, content, and submission procedures.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Symphony Procurement Suite. Key proposal volumes include:

• Volume I – Administrative and Responsibility Material: Includes Executive Summary, Organizational Structure History, Facility Clearance, Accounting System, Financial Capacity, Mentor-Protégé JV Agreement, Contract Forms and Certifications, Teaming Agreements, and Cybersecurity Compliance.

• Volume II – Technical Proposal: Requires submission of up to five work samples with substantiating data, self-scored according to provided criteria.

• Volume III – Price: Includes a Staffing Proposal Pricing Template and Cost/Price Introductory Documents.

• Proposal validity period: Minimum 365 days from the proposal due date.

• Submission Method: Exclusively through Symphony Procurement Suite (https://ussocom-sofgsd.app.cloud.gov/). Submissions via other means will not be accepted.

• Proposal Due Date/Time: May 2026 / 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Questions must be submitted via Symphony.

• Evaluation: The Government may use AI tools to assist in proposal review, but final decisions rest with Government personnel. All proposal information is subject to verification.

• Facility Clearance: Offerors must possess a Top-Secret (TS) Facility Clearance at the time of proposal submission.

• Accounting System: A current, adequate accounting system is required.

• Financial Capacity: A Letter of Evidence for a line of credit of at least $2M is required for Small Business Primes or All Small JV leads.

• Cybersecurity: Minimum SPRS Basic Confidence Level score of 110 and CMMC Level 2 (Self) are required.

• Cross-Teaming: Prohibited; a company cannot be an Offeror and a subcontractor on another proposal.

• Joint Ventures: Specific requirements for Mentor-Protégé and "All Small" JVs are detailed.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring successful electronic delivery of proposals.

• The Government will not reimburse costs incurred for proposal preparation.

• Offerors must provide verifiable documentation for all claimed evaluation criteria.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) is a significant concern and bidders are encouraged to address it proactively.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD). The contract aims to provide subject matter expertise and knowledge-based services to support USSOCOM enterprise requirements for U.S. based and globally assigned Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions. Individual task orders will be issued for specific requirements within the general scope of this IDIQ.

The SOW (Attachment 01) outlines support in the following areas:

• Education and Training Services

• Management Support Services

• Program Management

• Engineering

• Technical and Professional Services

• Administrative & Other Services

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: The base contract period is from 02 Sep 2026 to 01 Sep 2031, with option years extending the term. The total duration, including options, shall not exceed 7 years.

• Estimated Value: The multiple award contract maximum amount is $2.65B total over all prime contracts over the 7-year ordering period. The minimum value for each task order is $2,500.00.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 28 May 2026, 10:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation Factors: Detailed in Section M (Attachment 02) and Section L (Attachment 01).

• Key Dates:

  • Solicitation Issued: 30 Mar 2026
  • Proposal Due Date: 28 May 2026
  • Amendments Acknowledged: 0001 (18 May 2026), 0002 (08 May 2026), 0003 (31 Mar 2026)

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Small Business Type: Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541611 (Management Consulting Services).

• Annual Receipts: USD 24,500,000.00.

• The contract includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity (CMMC), foreign persons, and conflict of interest.

• Specific delivery requirements will be detailed at the Task Order level.

• Offerors must comply with limitations on subcontracting, with 50% of the amount paid for services going to similarly situated entities.

• The contract utilizes multiple CLINs for different pricing arrangements (Labor Hour, Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, Cost, Cost-Plus Fixed Fee) for both base and option periods.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by adding and deleting attachments related to Section J - List of Attachments.

• Added: A1 SOFGSD Section L (dated 20260518)
• Deleted: A1 SOFGSD Section L (dated 20260424)

Proposal submission date remains unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation process and criteria for the SOFGSD contracts. It details how the Government will assess proposals to determine the best value source selection, adhering to FAR Part 15, DFARS, and SOFARS.

• Offerors must meet all solicitation requirements, including terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and technical requirements.

• Failure to comply may result in ineligibility for award.

• Any exceptions to solicitation terms must be clearly identified with supporting rationale.

• The Government intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

• Awards will be made to the top 15 highest-scored offerors (including ties), provided at least 15 proposals are eligible.

• The award basis is a Highest Technically Rated Offer (HTRO) approach to ensure diverse core expertise.

• Proposals should represent the best and final offer, as the Government plans to award without discussions, though clarifications or discussions may be conducted if necessary.

• Evaluation involves a two-step process:

  • Step One: Initial review for completeness and compliance with solicitation instructions and minimum submission requirements.
  • Step Two: Validation of self-scores using the Symphony Score Card and supporting documentation. Discrepancies will result in score adjustments.

• Price evaluation (Factor 2) will assess if proposed prices are fair and reasonable.

• Contractor Responsibility Determination (CRD) will be conducted for apparent awardees.

• Volume I (Administrative and Responsibility Material) is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

• Volume II (Technical Proposal) is validated against substantiating data, with adjustments only in a downward direction.

• Volume III (Cost/Price) will be evaluated for reasonableness.

• Specific evaluation categories for Volume II include: Total Positions on a Single Work Sample, Concurrent Performance at Various Geographic Sites, Percentage of Awarded Positions Hired/Transitioned Within 30 Days, Work Samples Containing Specified Labor Categories (LCATs), Work Samples Covering SOW Requirements, Retention, and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings.

• The burden of proof for substantiating points rests with the Offeror.

• Not explicitly stated in this section, but Volume I covers administrative and responsibility criteria.

• The post-award conference total proposed price must equal $2,500 to be eligible for award and shall not exceed $2,500.

• Inaccurate self-scoring based on misleading documentation can lead to immediate elimination.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation H9240026RE001, originally dated March 30, 2026. Key changes include:

• Response Due Time: Extended from 01:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

• Response Due Date: Extended from May 13, 2026, to May 28, 2026.

• Clause Modifications:

  • 5652.216-9002 (Withholding of Fixed Fee or Incentive Fee): Modified to state that the withheld amount of fixed or incentive fee shall not exceed 15% of the total fee or $100,000, whichever is less.
  • 5652.216-9005 (Government Down Time for Various Reasons): Revised to outline procedures and potential government actions (time extension, termination, rescheduling, off-site performance, continued on-site performance) in the event of installation closures due to emergencies.
  • 5652.237-9001 (Key Personnel Requirements): Clarified that "Key Personnel" are those whose resumes were submitted for proposal evaluation. Procedures for replacement and consequences for unavailability are detailed. The IDIQ Program Manager is identified as Key Personnel.
  • 5652.242-9002 (Accounting for Common Access Cards (CACs) for Contractor Personnel Departing HQ USSOCOM): Added a clause requiring immediate notification to the Trusted Agent upon contractor employee separation and a monthly report of departing employees and CAC return status.

• Added Clauses:

  • FAR 52.222-90 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors) (Deviation 2026-00038) effective April 2026.

• Deleted Clauses:

  • FAR 52.222-49 (Service Contract Labor Standards-Place of Performance Unknown) (Deviation) effective February 2026.

• Section J - Attachments:

  • Several attachments (Sections L, M, IDIQ SOW, HTRO Self Score Matrix, LCAT Descriptions) were updated (marked with 'r1 20260424') and added.
  • Previous versions of these attachments were deleted.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form (Response Due Time and Date)

• Section I - Contract Clauses (Specific clauses modified or added/deleted)

• Section J - List of Attachments (Updated attachments added, previous versions deleted)

• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters (Section L itself is now an attachment in Section J; clause 5652.209-9002 and 5652.215-9010 are included)

The proposal response due date and time have been extended to May 28, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. The changes to clauses and attachments may impact proposal preparation and content.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains responses to vendor questions regarding the SOFGSD solicitation, providing clarifications on various aspects of the RFP, submission process, and evaluation criteria.

• Safeguarding: Top Secret safeguarding is not required at the IDIQ proposal stage. Awardees without Secret Safeguarding will not be allowed to propose on task orders with such requirements. Updates have been made to the DD254.
• Accounting System: Offerors must describe their accounting system pool structure in a narrative; additional documentation is not required.
• Work Samples: Subcontracts performed in support of the Department of War or Other Government Agencies (OGAs) are acceptable as Tier 1 Work Samples if they meet all other criteria. Teaming agreements are not required to be submitted, but contributing offerors must be identified.
• LCAT Validation: The U.S. Government will accept the SOW and/or PWS to validate Labor Category (LCAT) equivalency. Resumes are not considered acceptable substantiating documentation for LCAT qualifications.
• CMMC: Offerors are required to meet a minimum SPRS score of 110 at proposal submission and CMMC Level 1 (self) at proposal submission. Awardees must achieve CMMC Level 2 (self) within 6 months of award.
• Symphony Submission: Specific guidance is provided on Symphony portal usage, including that only subcontractors providing Work Samples need to be listed. The portal has been configured specifically for this solicitation.

Several sections of the solicitation (L and M) have been revised based on these Q&As. Offerors should consult the revised sections for updated requirements. The proposal submission date has also been extended.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a self-scoring matrix (Attachment 02) for the Special Operations Forces Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD) opportunity. It is designed for offerors to evaluate their own proposals against specific scoring criteria.

• General Score Sheet: Details 7 scoring categories with instructions on how offerors should fill in their counts. Offerors must only fill in yellow-shaded cells and not alter other parts of the spreadsheet.
  • Category 1: Total number of contract personnel on a single work sample (Tier 1 only). Limits apply for Small Business (SB) Prime (50) and JV Protégé Prime (40).
  • Category 2: Concurrent performance at various geographic sites (CONUS, OCONUS, Germany, Korea). Maximum of 5 sites per work sample.
  • Category 3: Percentage of awarded positions hired or transitioned within 30 days of award.
  • Category 4: Work samples containing specific LCATs (Intelligence Analyst, Linguist, etc.). Points awarded per position per LCAT, up to 15 points per LCAT.
  • Category 5: Work samples covering SOW requirements (Management Support, Program Management, Professional Services) for both SOF and non-SOF related work.
  • Category 6: Retention rate for a 12-month period for a single work sample (Tier 1 only).
  • Category 7: Past performance based on CPARS ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory).
• Column Explanation Sheet: Provides definitions for columns used in the scoring matrix, including "Offeror's Count" (to be filled by the offeror) and "USG Count" (for Government use).

This matrix is crucial for bidders to understand how their proposal will be evaluated and to self-assess their strengths and weaknesses against the stated criteria. Offerors must accurately complete the 'Offeror's Count' column for each category to determine their self-score. Failure to adhere to instructions, such as modifying non-fillable cells, may result in non-compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a draft DD Form 254, which pertains to the Department of Defense Security Classification. It is intended to provide security guidance and classification information related to a contract or solicitation.

• The form outlines the security requirements, including the classification level of the work, the facility clearance needed, and any special handling instructions.
• It specifies the government contracting activity and the contractor's information.

Bidders should review this form to understand the security requirements associated with the opportunity. This includes determining if their facility possesses the necessary security clearances and if they can comply with the specified security protocols. This information is critical for assessing eligibility and the feasibility of performing the work.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide subject matter expertise and knowledge-based services in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) enterprise requirements for U.S.-based and globally assigned Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions. The services aim to ensure mission continuity, agility in a dynamic environment, and global reach.

The contractor shall provide personnel, training, certifications, and supervision to meet USSOCOM's requirements across several areas:

• Education and Training Services: Support for SOF training (garrison and field), including vocational/technical training, curriculum development, testing, military exercises, translation services, policy analysis, cultural and language training, combat modeling, simulation, wargaming, and exercise planning/execution.

• Management Support Services: Advice and assistance in managing SOF organizations, including strategic planning, capability analysis, data collection, writing services, public relations, and media analysis.

• Program Management: Support for program management, research, studies, and analysis, including strategic/operational planning, irregular warfare support (information operations, deception, OPSEC), studies/analyses of capabilities, and acquisition program management.

• Engineering and Technical Services: Support for engineering documentation, technical documentation development, technical analysis/evaluation, data management, development of plans/frameworks, research/analysis, operations/support development analysis, and systems engineering/test and evaluation.

• Professional Services: Intelligence support, multimedia, graphic arts, operational planning, preparedness support, physical security, military intelligence, HUMINT, GEOINT, CA/MISO, mission planning, exploitation support, signature reduction, strategic communication, and public affairs.

• Administrative & Other Services: Creating/revising administrative workflows, using IT systems for information retrieval, and supporting technical conferences/meetings.

• The place of performance is MacDill AFB, FL, unless otherwise specified in a task order.

• Work periods are generally Monday-Friday, 40-hour schedule, with core hours of 0900-1500. Flexible hours may be authorized.

• Travel may be specified in task orders and could include CONUS and OCONUS.

• Security: Contractor personnel must possess security clearances up to TOP SECRET at the start of tasks. The prime contractor must maintain a TOP SECRET Facility Clearance. Access to NIPRNET/SIPRNET is required. Courier of classified information up to Secret level may be authorized. Compliance with NISPOM and DD Form 254 is mandatory. Personnel may require SCI access for specific task orders.

• Personnel: Contractors must identify themselves as contractors. Employees require identification/security badges. Security clearances are the responsibility of the contractor. Weapons are prohibited on government installations.

• Administration: IDIQ Program Manager (PM) and Task Leads are identified as Key Personnel. Contractors must manage personnel, training, travel, and subcontractors. Reporting requirements will be identified at the task order level. SPOT program registration is required for personnel accompanying deployed U.S. Armed Forces outside the U.S.

• Work Hours: Contractors are restricted from working at government facilities before 0630 and after 1800, on weekends, or Federal holidays unless authorized and with government personnel present.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SF33) for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD). The contract aims to procure subject matter expertise and knowledge-based services to support USSOCOM enterprise requirements for U.S. based and globally assigned Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions. Individual task orders will be issued for specific requirements within the general scope of this IDIQ.

The scope of work encompasses Education and Training Services, Management Support Services, Program Management, Engineering, Technical and Professional Services, and Administrative & Other Services. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 01 in Section J.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Maximum Contract Value: $2.65 Billion over a 7-year ordering period.

• Minimum Value per Task Order: $2,500.00

• Period of Performance: Base period from 02 Sep 2026 to 01 Sep 2031, with multiple option years extending through 01 Sep 2033.

• Pricing Arrangements: Task orders may be negotiated on a Labor Hour, Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, or Cost basis (including Cost No Fee and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee).

• Offer Submission Deadline: 28 May 2026, 10:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation Factors: Detailed in Section M, which is provided as an attachment in Section J.

• Key Deadlines: Solicitation issued on 30 Mar 2026. Amendment 0001 issued on 31 Mar 2026.

• Small Business Type: Small Business

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Annual Receipts: USD 24,500,000.00

• NAICS Code: 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services)

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity (CMMC), contract administration, payment instructions (WAWF), and subcontracting limitations.

• Key Personnel requirements are outlined in Section I.

• Offerors must comply with cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC Level 1 (Self) at proposal submission and Level 2 (Self) or higher within 6 months of contract award.

• A list of attachments, including the SOW, Instructions to Offerors, and Evaluation Process, is provided in Section J.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions for preparing and submitting proposals for the SOFGSD (Special Operations Forces Global Logistics and Support Services) acquisition. It details the required format, content, submission process, and evaluation criteria.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Symphony Procurement Suite. Offerors must adhere to specific formatting and content requirements for three volumes: Administrative and Responsibility Material, Technical Proposal, and Price. Key requirements include demonstrating adequate accounting systems, financial capacity, cybersecurity compliance (NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 Basic Confidence Level of 110 and CMMC Level 2), and providing verifiable past performance through work samples.

• Contract type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Proposal Validity: Minimum 365 days from the proposal due date.

• Submission Method: Exclusively through Symphony Procurement Suite (https://ussocom-sofgsd.app.cloud.gov/).

• Proposal Due Date: May 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Evaluation: The Government may use AI tools to assist in proposal review, but final decisions rest with Government personnel. All proposal information is subject to verification.

• Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Questions must be submitted via Symphony.

• Top Secret (TS) Facility Clearance is required at the time of proposal submission.

• Offerors must possess a current adequate accounting system.

• Small businesses or the protégé of a Joint Venture must submit at least one Tier 1 work sample.

• Cross-teaming (prime acting as a subcontractor on another proposal) is not authorized.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring successful electronic delivery of proposals through Symphony.

• The electronic solicitation documents on SAM.gov are the official documents.

• Offerors must avoid Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) or provide a viable mitigation plan.

• No costs incurred for proposal preparation will be reimbursed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed descriptions of Labor Categories (LCATs) and their associated qualifications, experience, and security clearance requirements. It also includes a list of acronyms used within the document.

LCAT Descriptions:

• Intelligence Analyst: Requires Bachelor's degree, 5+ years intelligence experience (3-4 star staff), TS/SCI clearance. Focus on analysis, writing plans/policies.
• INT Specific: Requires 5+ years intelligence experience, TS/SCI + polygraph. Focus on preparing reports and decision support products.
• Linguist: Requires 5+ years experience, TS/SCI clearance, Level 2+ language proficiency. Focus on translation/interpretation.
• Data Management / Manager: Requires Bachelor's degree, 8+ years experience, TS/SCI clearance. Focus on software/website/database development, data analytics, or data security.
• Operational Planner / Analyst: Requires Bachelor's degree, 5+ years SOF experience, TS/SCI clearance. Focus on military operational planning, writing plans, ORSA functions.
• Mission Assurance: Requires Bachelor's degree, 5+ years experience (JSOC, TSCC, GCC, etc.), TS/SCI clearance. Focus on risk mitigation, antiterrorism, critical infrastructure defense.
• Financial Analysis: Requires Bachelor's degree or higher, 8+ years experience AND CPA, DAWIA, CDFM, or CGFM certification, TS/SCI clearance. Focus on financial improvement and audit readiness.
• Strategic Planner: Requires Bachelor's degree, experience as J3/J5 Director or Chief of Staff at specific high-level commands, Secret clearance.
• Role Player: No specific education, experience, or clearance requirements listed.
• Instructor: Requires Master's degree, 10+ years instructor experience. Focus on developing/maintaining lesson plans and conducting classes.
• Regional/Cultural Advisor: Requires Master's degree, 4+ years experience, Secret clearance. Focus on geopolitical and cultural expertise.
• SOF Specialty Trainer: Requires specific DoD instructor qualification, 2+ years experience in the specialty, no clearance requirement.

Acronyms: A comprehensive list of acronyms and their definitions is provided.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific labor categories, skill sets, experience levels, and security clearances required for personnel proposed on this opportunity. It directly informs staffing plans and proposal content related to personnel qualifications.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions and answers related to the SOFGSD Symphony platform, addressing access, registration, and submission procedures.

• Symphony Access: All users registered under a company's UEI and CAGE can view all company information. There are no restricted viewing roles. Administrators must manage access carefully.
• Subcontractor Uploads: Subcontractors do not need to register if the prime contractor is uploading their information. Only users directly providing information to the proposal need to register. If a subcontractor provides information outside of Symphony for the prime to upload, they do not need to register.
• Registration Requirements: Users must use a unique email address for each company they register under on the same Symphony website. If a prime contractor changes, registrations may need to be updated via a help desk ticket.
• Administrator Activation: SAM POCs must have their own Symphony account for the same UEI and CAGE code to activate other user accounts. They then submit a ticket to the help desk with their UEI, Full Name, and Email Address for verification.
• Login/Activation Issues: Users experiencing inactive account notifications should reach out to the help desk for assistance with activation. Apex Logic's Service Level Agreement (SLA) for ticket support is typically under 2 hours during business hours (M-F, 8 am-8 pm ET).
• File Size Limits: Each file uploaded to Symphony must be smaller than 20 MB.
• Solicitation vs. Symphony: Solicitation documents take precedence over Symphony configurations. Symphony will be updated to align with RFP requirements, but any discrepancies should be addressed via the "Ask Questions" feature in Symphony.

This Q&A clarifies the functionality and requirements of the Symphony platform for proposal submission. Bidders should pay close attention to registration procedures, access controls, and the distinction between Symphony requirements and solicitation requirements. Specific guidance on uploading documents and claiming points is provided, with a reminder that solicitation rules are the final authority on proposal content and submission.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment corrects the proposal submission date for solicitation H9240026RE001.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

• Response Due Date

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from 30 April 2026 to 13 May 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for providing subject matter expertise and knowledge-based services to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) enterprise requirements for U.S. based and globally assigned Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions. The overarching goal is to ensure SOF are highly trained, properly equipped, and deployed effectively.

The contractor shall provide services across several key areas, including:

• Education and Training Services: Support for SOF training in garrison and field environments, including vocational/technical training, curriculum development, military exercises, translation services, cultural and language training, combat modeling, simulation, wargaming, and exercise planning/execution.
• Management Support Services: Advice and assistance in managing SOF organizations, strategic planning, capability analysis, data collection, writing services, public relations, and media analysis.
• Program Management: Support for program management, research, studies, and analysis, including strategic and operational planning, irregular warfare support (Information Operations, Military Deception, OPSEC), and acquisition program management.
• Engineering and Technical Services: Support for engineering documentation, technical documentation development, technical analysis/evaluation, data management, development of plans/frameworks, research and analysis, operations and support development analysis, and systems engineering.
• Professional Services: Intelligence support activities, multimedia support, graphic arts, operational planning, preparedness support, physical security, and strategic communication.
• Administrative and Other Services: Creating/revising administrative workflows, using IT systems for information retrieval, and supporting technical conferences and meetings.

Specific requirements and performance standards will be detailed at the task order (TO) level. The contractor must ensure quality work performance in accordance with the SOW and TOs.

Performance will be specified at the task order level. The primary place of performance is MacDill AFB, FL, unless otherwise specified in a task order. Travel may be required within and outside the Continental United States.

• Personnel: The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, training, certifications, and supervision. Personnel supporting classified programs must possess security clearances up to TOP SECRET, and potentially SCI, at the time of award. Personnel must identify themselves as contractors at all times.
• Security: Security requirements are detailed and include adherence to DD Form 254, safeguarding classified information, personnel security clearances, and compliance with the NISPOM. Facility clearance of TOP SECRET is required at proposal submission. Access to NIPRNET/SIPRNET is required at government facilities.
• Administration: The contractor shall administer the IDIQ contract and task orders, providing designated points of contact (IDIQ Program Manager and Task Lead). Reporting requirements will be identified at the task order level.
• Work Hours: A standard 40-hour work week is expected, with core hours from 0900-1500. Restrictions apply to working hours at government facilities due to security. Contractors are prohibited from possessing weapons on government installations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides detailed instructions for preparing and submitting proposals for the SOFGSD (Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Directorate) acquisition. It outlines the required format, content, and submission procedures for potential offerors.

Proposals must be comprehensive and adhere strictly to the instructions. Key requirements include:

• Volume I: Administrative and Responsibility Material: Includes Executive Summary, Organizational Structure History, Facility Clearance (Top Secret required), Adequate Accounting System, Financial Capacity (minimum $2M line of credit), Mentor-Protégé JV Agreement (if applicable), Contract Forms and Certifications (SF-33, SAM.gov representations/certifications), Teaming Agreements, and Cybersecurity Compliance (NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 Basic Confidence Level score of 110, CMMC Level 2).

• Volume II: Technical Proposal: Maximum of five work samples from the past five years, substantiating self-scoring based on provided criteria. At least one work sample must be Tier 1 (Small Business or JV Protégé as prime). Work samples must be redacted for PII and submitted as searchable PDFs.

• Volume III: Price: Includes Staffing Proposal Pricing Template and Cost/Price Introductory Documents.

• Proposal validity period: 365 days from the due date.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Offerors must assess and mitigate potential OCIs, especially concerning task order participation.

• Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Symphony Procurement Suite (https://ussocom-sofgsd.app.cloud.gov/). Submissions via other means will not be accepted.

• Proposal Due Date/Time: May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Questions must be submitted through Symphony.

• Evaluation: The Government may use AI tools to assist in proposal analysis, but final decisions rest with Government personnel. All proposal information is subject to verification.

• Offerors must possess a Top Secret (TS) Facility Clearance at the time of submission.

• Joint Ventures must have both managing partners holding a TS Facility Clearance.

• Specific cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2) must be met.

• Cross-teaming (prime acting as subcontractor on another proposal) is not authorized.

• The solicitation documents posted on SAM.gov are the official versions.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring successful electronic delivery of proposals.

• No costs incurred for proposal preparation will be reimbursed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the procedures for issuing Task/Delivery Orders under Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts for the Special Operations Forces Global Logistics and Support Services (SOFGSD). It details the types of task orders that may be issued (Time and Materials, Labor Hour, Firm Fixed Price, Cost-reimbursement), with a preference for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) when paired with performance-based concepts, and Time and Materials or Labor Hour for manpower augmentation.

• Task orders may include option year periods.

• Proposals for task orders will typically require an Instructions to Offerors (ITO), Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement/Statement of Objectives, OCI Disclosure Form, and a Pricing Template.

• Technical proposals may need to address Site Specific Management Plan, Technical Approach, Mobilization/Transition Plan, Schedule, Key Personnel, Teaming Arrangements, and Professional Compensation Plan.

• A written Price/Cost proposal, including a Professional Compensation Plan, will always be required.

• The contract minimum order is $2,500 per contract, typically for an initial task order to attend a post-award kick-off meeting.

• Task orders will be issued on DD Form 1155 or similar.

• Contractors will normally have a minimum of 14 calendar days to submit proposals, unless otherwise specified in the ITO.

• Proposals must comply with ITO instructions, including page limits.

• The Government will conduct an integrated assessment based on criteria in the ITO, awarding to the best value (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or Trade-off).

• Interchanges (discussions) may be held at the Contracting Officer's discretion.

• Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs) will not be requested unless expressly identified.

• Prime contractors are encouraged to propose on all solicited requirements but are not required to.

• The Contracting Officer may request proposals from all contractors if fewer than three proposals are received.

• Exceptions to fair opportunity consideration for orders over $3,500 include urgency, unique/specialized services, economy/efficiency, minimum guarantee satisfaction, or socio-economic set-aside appropriateness.

• Cross-teaming ("over/under agreements") is NOT authorized.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) guidelines are strictly enforced; contractors are encouraged to avoid OCI issues prior to proposal submission. A proposal of 100% subcontracting and firewalls will NOT be considered an acceptable OCI mitigation plan.

• Protests are generally not authorized for task/delivery orders unless they increase scope, period, or maximum value, or are valued over $25 million.

• The Task and Delivery Order Ombudsman is designated as the USSOCOM Ombudsman (OMBUDSMAN@socom.mil).

• Common Access Cards (CACs) are required for contractor personnel meeting specific criteria.

• Associate Contractor Agreements (ACAs) may be required for joint participation.

• Theater Business Clearance (TBC) may be required at the task order level for support in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation process and criteria for the SOFGSD contracts, which will be awarded using a best-value source selection approach in accordance with FAR Part 15. The government intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to the top 15 highest-scored offerors, including ties, provided at least 15 proposals are deemed eligible for award. The award will be based on a Highest Technically Rated Offer (HTRO) approach to ensure a variety of core expertise and service disciplines are represented.

Offerors must meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations, certifications, and technical requirements outlined in Volumes II and III. Failure to comply may result in ineligibility for award. Exceptions to solicitation terms must be clearly identified with complete supporting rationale, and the government reserves the right to deem them unacceptable.

Proposals must contain the best and final offer, as the government plans to award without discussions, though clarifications or discussions may be conducted if deemed necessary. The evaluation process involves several steps:

• Step One: Initial review for completeness and compliance with solicitation instructions and minimum submission requirements.
• Step Two: Validation of self-scored proposals using the Symphony Score Card and supporting documentation. Discrepancies will result in score adjustments. Inaccurate self-scoring based on misleading documentation may lead to immediate elimination.
• Volume I (Administrative and Responsibility Material): Evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Must include Executive Summary, Organizational Structure, Facility Clearance, Accounting System, Financial Capacity, Joint Venture Information, Contract Forms, Certifications, Teaming Agreements, and SPRS/CMMC Compliance.
• Volume II (Technical Proposal): Evaluated based on substantiating data against a self-scoring matrix with categories including: Total Positions on a Single Work Sample, Concurrent Performance at Various Geographic Sites, Percentage of Awarded Positions Hired/Transitioned Within 30 Days, Work Samples Containing Specified Labor Categories (LCATs), Work Samples Covering SOW Requirements, Retention, and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings. The burden of proof for substantiating points rests with the offeror.
• Volume III (Cost/Price): Evaluation of price proposal reasonableness for fully burdened labor rates. A minimum Total Proposed Price of $2,500 for the post-award conference is required for award eligibility.

• Contract Type: Multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
• Award Basis: Best value to the Government via Highest Technically Rated Offer (HTRO) approach.

No specific set-aside information is detailed in this section.

Offerors must strictly adhere to all proposal submission requirements outlined in Section L. Failure to comply may result in proposal rejection. The government reserves the right to retrieve past performance data from government repositories to validate submitted CPARS reports.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Staffing Proposal Pricing Template (Excel spreadsheet) required for the post-award conference. Offerors must complete this template to be eligible for award.

• Instructions: Offerors must not manipulate the table or deviate from provided hours. Any exceptions require justification. The total proposed price for the post-award conference must be $2,500.00. Proposed labor rates should reflect approximately 1 hour, as the conference is expected to last 60 minutes. Offerors must identify and propose fully burdened labor rates for up to four (4) personnel attending the conference.

• Staffing Proposal Tab: This section requires the offeror to list up to four personnel, their labor categories, fully burdened labor rates (FBLR), and labor hours. The template pre-fills labor hours to 1 for each personnel. The 'Total Labor Price' is calculated based on these inputs. A separate 'Post Award Conference preparation fee' is also included. The 'Total Proposed Price' is the sum of the Total Labor Price and the preparation fee.

• Mandatory Completion: This template is mandatory for award eligibility.

• Pricing Constraint: The total proposed price must equal $2,500.00.

• Staffing Requirement: Bidders must propose up to four personnel and their associated labor rates for the post-award conference.

• No Deviation: Offerors are instructed not to alter the table structure or the provided labor hours without justification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist." It is designed to gather information from prospective contractors regarding their accounting systems to determine their adequacy for government contracts, particularly cost-type contracts.

• Basic company information (Name, Contract Number, Address, CAGE Code, DCAA office info, Point of Contact).
• Information on previous DCAA audits of the accounting system, including dates and outcomes.
• Details on whether the organization is subject to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and their compliance status.
• Questions regarding the accounting system's adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assessment of the accounting system's readiness for a DCAA audit.
• Specific questions about the system's ability to handle direct and indirect costs, contract line item costs, progress payments, and limitation of cost clauses.
• Inquiries about the organization's plans and current performance on Cost-Type contracts.

This checklist is crucial for any bidder intending to pursue government contracts, especially those of a cost-type nature. It requires contractors to self-assess and provide detailed information about their accounting system's capabilities and compliance with government regulations. The responses will be used by the government to evaluate the contractor's accounting system's suitability and compliance prior to award. Bidders must be prepared to provide detailed explanations and potentially supporting documentation for their answers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed descriptions of Labor Categories (LCATs) and their associated qualifications, experience, and security clearance requirements. It also includes a list of acronyms used within the context of the opportunity.

LCAT Descriptions:

• Intelligence Analyst: Requires Bachelor's degree, 5+ years intelligence experience (3-4 star staff), TS/SCI clearance. Focus on analysis, writing plans/policies.
• INT Specific: Requires 5+ years intelligence experience, TS/SCI + polygraph. Focus on specific intelligence disciplines (MASINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, etc.).
• Linguist: Requires 5+ years experience, Level 2+ language proficiency, TS/SCI clearance. Focus on translation/interpretation.
• Data Management / Manager: Requires Bachelor's degree, 8+ years experience, TS/SCI clearance. Focus on software/database development, data analytics, or data security.
• Operational Planner / Analyst: Requires Bachelor's degree, 5+ years SOF experience, TS/SCI clearance. Focus on military operational planning.
• Mission Assurance: Requires Bachelor's degree, 5+ years experience (TSOC/SOF HQ level), TS/SCI clearance. Focus on risk mitigation, antiterrorism, critical infrastructure defense.
• Financial Analysis: Requires Bachelor's degree or higher, 8+ years experience AND CPA or DAWIA certification, TS/SCI clearance. Focus on financial analysis, FIAR, acquisition intelligence.
• Strategic Planner: Requires Bachelor's degree, experience as J3/J5 Director or Chief of Staff at US TSOC/SOF HQ level, Secret clearance.
• Role Player: No specific education, experience, or clearance requirements listed.
• Instructor: Requires Master's degree, 10+ years instructor experience. Focus on developing/maintaining lesson plans and conducting classes.
• Regional/Cultural Advisor: Requires Master's degree, 4+ years experience, Secret clearance. Focus on regional/geopolitical expertise and cultural advice.
• SOF Specialty Trainer: Requires Graduate of DoD Instructor Qualification Course or equivalent, 2+ years specialty experience. Focus on specialty instruction/training (e.g., SERE, SCUBA).

Acronyms: A comprehensive list of acronyms and their full meanings is provided, covering various intelligence, defense, and technical terms.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific labor categories, skill sets, experience levels, and security clearances required for personnel proposed on this opportunity. It directly informs staffing plans and the qualifications of proposed individuals. The acronym list aids in understanding the technical and operational context of the solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It outlines the security requirements for a contract, including facility clearances, safeguarding of classified information, and access to sensitive data. It is used to communicate security requirements to contractors and subcontractors.

• Facility Clearance (FCL) and Safeguarding Levels: Specifies the required security clearance levels for facilities and personnel (e.g., Top Secret).
• Contract Information: Includes contract numbers, solicitation numbers, and due dates.
• Security Guidance: Details the security classification guidance, handling of classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and any special security requirements.
• Access to Information: Outlines the types of information contractors will require access to, such as COMSEC, SCI, SAP, NATO, and CUI.
• Performance Locations: Lists the physical locations where the work will be performed.
• Points of Contact: Provides contact information for the Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and relevant security offices.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the security obligations and requirements associated with the contract. It informs potential vendors about the level of security clearance needed, the types of classified or sensitive information they will handle, and the procedures for safeguarding such information. Bidders must ensure they can meet these security requirements to be eligible for the contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (H9240026RE001) for SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD) under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract aims to provide subject matter expertise and knowledge-based services in support of USSOCOM enterprise requirements for U.S. based and globally assigned Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions. The total maximum contract value across all prime contracts over the 7-year ordering period is $2.65 billion. The minimum value for each task order is $2,500.00.

The contract will cover services including, but not limited to:

• Education and Training Services
• Management Support Services
• Program Management
• Engineering, Technical and Professional Services
• Administrative & Other Services

Specific requirements and period of performance will be identified at the task order level. The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 01.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Base period (02 Sep 2026 - 01 Sep 2031) with multiple option years.

• Estimated Value: $2.65 billion total maximum contract value.

• Pricing Arrangements: Task orders may be negotiated on a Labor Hour, Time and Materials, Firm-Fixed-Price, or Cost (No Fee/CPFF) basis.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 01:00 PM local time on April 30, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in this section, but Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award) is referenced.

• Small Business Type: Small Business

• Set-Aside: 100% set-aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541611 (Management Consulting Services)

• Annual Receipts: $24,500,000.00

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering contract administration, payment, cybersecurity, and other requirements.

• Section J lists 8 attachments, including the Statement of Work, Instructions to Offerors, and Evaluation Process.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a self-scoring matrix (Attachment 02) for the Special Operations Forces Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD) opportunity. It is designed for offerors to calculate their own scores based on specific criteria outlined within the document.

• General Instructions: Offerors must fill in yellow shaded cells and not alter other parts of the spreadsheet. Tiers (Tier 1 and Tier 2) are defined based on offeror status (Small Business Prime, JV Protégé, JV Mentor, Subcontractor).
• Scoring Categories: The matrix details seven scoring categories:
  • Category 1: Total number of contract personnel on a single work sample (different limits for SB Prime and JV Protégé).
  • Category 2: Concurrent performance at various geographic sites (CONUS, OCONUS, Germany, Korea).
  • Category 3: Percentage of awarded positions hired or transitioned within 30 days.
  • Category 4: Presence of 12 specific Labor Categories (LCATs) within work samples.
  • Category 5: Work samples covering specific SOW requirements (Management Support, Program Management, Professional Services) for SOF and non-SOF related work.
  • Category 6: Retention rate for a 12-month period for a single work sample.
  • Category 7: Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory).
• Column Explanations: Provides definitions for columns such as 'Scoring Criterion,' 'Maximum Count,' 'Offeror's Count,' 'Weight Factor,' and 'Offeror's Self Score.'
• Self-Scoring: Offerors are instructed to fill in the 'Offeror's Count' column (Column H) for each category. The 'Offeror's Self Score' (Column K) is mathematically derived.

This matrix is crucial for bidders to understand how their proposal will be evaluated based on self-assessed performance metrics. It guides offerors on what data to collect and present to maximize their score across various aspects of their proposed solution, including personnel, geographic reach, hiring practices, technical capabilities (LCATs), management experience, retention, and past performance (CPARS).