Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) Operational Support (JCOS)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND), is seeking operational support services through a Request for Information (RFI) for the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JCOS). The objective is to transition from reliance on external consultants to integrated operational support, enhancing capabilities in areas such as Test & Evaluation, Strategic Communications, and CBRN Medical Support, in alignment with Executive Order 14222 aimed at improving government efficiency. This initiative is critical for bolstering the Department's ability to manage defense capabilities against CBRN threats, with a contract period starting from March 23, 2026, through March 22, 2031, including a base year and four option years. Interested parties must submit their responses by 5 p.m. ET on December 9, 2025, to the primary contact, Peter W. Stahley, at peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil, or the secondary contact, Eric Y. Jun, at eric.y.jun.civ@army.mil.

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    The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND) is soliciting operational support services (JCOS) to reinforce its day-to-day mission execution. This initiative transitions from external professional support to integrated operational support, aligning with government efficiency directives. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, and services across various critical areas including Test & Evaluation Strategic Communications, Chief of Engineer Support, Enabling Biotechnologies Defense Biological Product Assurance Office Support, Fielding Support for CBRN Integrated Early Warning, JPM CBRN Medical Support, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Alliance Program, Analytical Framework, Foreign Military Sales International Program Analyst Support, JETT Maintenance Support, and JPM Communications Support. The contract has a twelve-month base year and four twelve-month option years, extending from March 2026 to March 2031. Work will be performed both on-site and off-site, with varying security clearance requirements up to TOP SECRET/SCI, and mandatory training in areas such as AT Level I Awareness, iWATCH, CUI, IA/IT, and Threat Awareness Reporting. Travel within CONUS and OCONUS is anticipated for several tasks. The government retains unlimited rights to all produced documents and materials. The overall purpose is to enhance JPEO-CBRND's ability to develop, acquire, and manage defense capabilities against CBRN threats.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO CBRND) Operational Support (JCOS). The JCOS provides embedded, hands-on operational support across various mission functions, including project coordination, technical operations, and strategic communications. This initiative aligns with Executive Order 14222 to reduce reliance on external consultants by transitioning to more cost-effective operational models. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, and services for operational support in areas like Test & Evaluation, Strategic Communications, and JPM CBRN Medical Support. The contract has a twelve-month base year and four twelve-month option years, starting March 23, 2026. Performance will occur both on-site and off-site across the continental U.S., with varying security clearance requirements up to TOP SECRET/SCI. The document details specific tasks, deliverables, security, and travel requirements for each support area, emphasizing compliance with government regulations and efficient mission execution.
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