Signature Reduction with Digital and Physical Training
ID: FA527025SS1010Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5270 18 CONS PKAPO, AP, 96368-5199, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/e6bff862ba89406aa6b6cba0ac980e33/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors to deliver a comprehensive Signature Reduction (SIGREDUX) training program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, from April 14 to April 25, 2025. The program consists of a ten-day course designed for up to 15 personnel, incorporating both classroom instruction and hands-on exercises that focus on SIGREDUX tactics in digital and physical environments, including Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the use of virtual tools to counter emerging threats. This training is crucial for enhancing operational readiness and ensuring national security in a complex security landscape. Interested contractors should contact A1C Austin A Howton at austin.howton@us.af.mil or SrA Rylan Johnson at rylan.johnson@us.af.mil for further details regarding qualifications and requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    A1C Austin A Howton
    austin.howton@us.af.mil
    SrA Rylan Johnson
    (315) 634-5822
    rylan.johnson@us.af.mil
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    PWS SIGREDUX Training.pdf
    The Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for an Intro to Signature Reduction (SIGREDUX) training program to be delivered by a contractor at Kadena Air Base, Japan, from April 14 to April 25, 2025. The contractor is tasked with providing a comprehensive ten-day course for up to 15 personnel, featuring both classroom instruction and hands-on exercises, focusing on SIGREDUX tactics in the digital and physical realms. Key components include Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), preparation and use of virtual tools, and addressing emergent threats like low-signature drones and hacker tools. Instructor qualifications mandate extensive operational experience and relevant certifications. Additionally, the document stipulates safety requirements, the necessity for contractor personnel to adhere to privacy regulations, and reporting requirements to ensure national security. The contractor must furnish all necessary equipment while the government provides lodging and transportation for trainees. Deliverables include a certificate of completion for each trainee and a comprehensive report on training outcomes. Overall, this PWS emphasizes rigorous training standards aligning with Department of Defense objectives and operational readiness in a challenging security environment.
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