Sole Source Notice of Intent - Circadence RangeGPT and Range Conductor
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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), specifically the IT Contracting Division, has issued a Sole Source Notice of Intent to acquire the Circadence RangeGPT cyber range design tool. This cloud-based, AI-powered solution is required to enhance cyber training and readiness at St James, MD. The proposed contract is a Firm Fixed Price action with Circadence Corporation. Responses from interested parties are due by May 10, 2026.
Opportunity Overview
DISA/DITCO intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Circadence Corporation for their RangeGPT cyber range design tool. This requirement is for a cloud-based, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solution designed to significantly enhance cyber training and readiness. The system will utilize a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to build cyber readiness at scale, supporting a structured process from needs assessment to evaluation of results. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for quote or proposal.
Key Requirements
The government requires:
- A cloud-based, AI-powered solution for cyber training and readiness.
- A training and simulation platform featuring a GUI.
- Capabilities enabling responsive end-to-end cyber range creation, democratizing cyber range engineering, broad data integration, improved operational security, risk management, and reduced personnel requirements.
- The period of performance for this requirement is 30 days, from March 2, 2026, to April 1, 2026, covering the full cyber range workflow (design, deploy, enhance, and evaluate).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: March 2, 2026 – April 1, 2026 (30 days)
- Incumbent Contractor: Circadence Corporation (Large Business)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), implemented by FAR 6.103-1(c)(2) (only one responsible source).
- NAICS Code: 541512
Submission & Response
This is a Sole Source Notice of Intent, and a formal solicitation will not be posted to SAM.gov. Companies who believe they can provide the required services must submit a written indication of interest, along with a detailed capability statement, within 10 days of the notification's publication date (April 29, 2026).
- Response Deadline: May 10, 2026, by 21:00:00Z.
- All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the determination to issue a sole-source contract. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Amanda Thole, amanda.l.thole.civ@mail.mil, 667-890-0731
- Secondary: Danni Schwend, danielle.m.schwend.civ@mail.mil