AFSOC Innovation, Logistical, and Material Support OTA
ID: FA4417-26-R-0006Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4417 1 SOCONSHURLBURT FIELD, FL, 32544-5810, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/83f358b2b9cd454caab2c6fe3d8b02cc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), is seeking agile and scalable acquisition support under the "AFSOC Innovation, Logistical, and Material Support OTA" contract. This opportunity aims to rapidly develop, test, and integrate innovative capabilities to support AFSOC mission priorities, including large-scale combat operations and special warfare requirements. The contract, which is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor, emphasizes the need for flexible support in areas such as procurement, logistics, and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and counter-unmanned aerial systems. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements and technical input by contacting Christina Smith at christina.smith.44@us.af.mil or Shawn Edwards at shawn.edwards.14@us.af.mil, with the contract expected to span from July 2025 to July 2030.

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    AFSOC_OTA_PWS.pdf
    The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC) requirement for agile acquisition support to rapidly develop, test, and integrate innovative capabilities. Titled "AFSOC Innovation, Logistical, and Material Support," this Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract, spanning from July 2025 to July 2030, seeks flexible, turnkey support for innovation, prototyping, and experimentation. The scope includes procurement, logistics, range access, technical consultation, and integration of emerging technologies like AI, ML, and counter-UAS. Objectives focus on rapid prototype development, validation of innovations, delivery of mission-enhancing systems, and facilitating technology transition to warfighters. Deliverables will be defined in individual Work Tasks and may include technical systems, test results, and final reports. Work will primarily be off-site, within 3 miles of Hurlburt Field, Florida, and designated range spaces within 55 miles, with some tasks involving classified information up to Top Secret.
    QandA Doc.docx
    The government file FA4417-26-R-0006, titled "AFSOC Innovation, Logistical, and Material Support," clarifies that this is a new requirement, not a follow-on, with no incumbent contractor. The document serves as a Sources Sought notice, and the government is soliciting both technical input and capability statements detailing relevant experience from interested parties.
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