AEF Augmentation
ID: FA703725R0002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7037 AMIC DET 2SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78243-7091, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/38a66f43976548659e0a7710af0fcc6b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors for the AEF Augmentation project, aimed at enhancing operational readiness within the Air Force Cyber (AFCYBER) Operations Directorate. The contractor will be responsible for conducting readiness analysis, monitoring subordinate units, and providing actionable recommendations to address readiness shortfalls, all while ensuring compliance with Air Force standards and maintaining a TS/SCI security clearance. This contract is structured as a non-personal service agreement, spanning one base year with four optional renewal years, and includes obligations such as collaboration with military staff and regular documentation of findings. Interested parties can contact Andrew Erickson at andrew.erickson.4@us.af.mil or Gregory Love at gregory.love.2@us.af.mil for further details.

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    A3 Readiness Analysis PWS_Final_20250130.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for a contract aimed at conducting A3 Readiness Analysis for the Air Force Cyber (AFCYBER) Operations Directorate, effective from March 1, 2025. The contract is designed as a non-personal service agreement, with the contractor managing its workforce independently. Key tasks include analyzing operational readiness, monitoring subordinate units, developing recommendations for the alignment of Mission Essential Tasks (METs) and Designed Operational Capability (DOC) statements, and ensuring compliance with Air Force standards. The contract spans one base year, plus four optional renewal years. Specific obligations include collaboration with military staff, preparation for briefings, and regular documentation of findings and enhancements to readiness reporting, including monthly status reports. The contractor is also responsible for participating in meetings and addressing gaps in readiness while ensuring all employees comply with strict security and conduct guidelines. Overall, this document serves as a structured framework for performance expectations, deliverables, and assessments that will guide the contractor in supporting AFCYBER’s mission to maintain tactical and operational readiness within U.S. Cyber Command.
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