The Department of the Air Force is expected to issue the final Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Cyber Operations Formal Training Support Recompete (CYOFTS III) contract as soon as next month, offering a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in cyber operations and training. Valued at $250 million, this contract is a game-changer for firms ready to contribute to the critical mission of the 39th Information Operations Squadron.
Essential Dates and Details:
- Solicitation Date: August 2024 (estimated)
- Award Date: February 2025
- Contract Value: $250 million
- Competition Type: 8(a) Set-Aside
- Type of Award: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods
- NAICS Code: 611420 (Computer Training), Size Standard: $16.0 million annual receipts
Scope of Work:
The CYOFTS III contract will provide essential capabilities in support of the 39th IOS’s mission at various Air Force and Air Force Space Command Cyber Operations (CyO) and Information Operations (IO) Formal Training Units (FTU).
Key Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expertise (SME): Provide qualified SMEs to augment and support CyO and IO training.
Course Development and Management: Assist in course planning, technical writing, and curriculum development.
Instruction and Training: Deliver instructor training and student mission training systems administration.
Technical Support: Offer network system administration, training range engineering maintenance and management, computer help desk support, and hardware/infrastructure maintenance.
Primary Locations:
- Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi
- JB San Antonio – Lackland AFB, Texas
- Hurlburt Field, Florida
Final Q&A and RFP Release
A notice posted in SAM.gov informs vendors that the finalized Q&A will be released in the 2nd or 3rd week of July 2024. The final RFP is projected to be issued in mid to late August 2024.
How OST Global Solutions Can Help
OST Global Solutions is a professional business development consulting firm with extensive experience supporting large, strategic bids like in supporting CYOFTS III. We provide a full suite of services, including:
- Capture Management and Proposal Strategy: Identifying the best teams and strategies for success.
- Proposal Development and Management: Ensuring comprehensive, compliant, and compelling proposals.
- Technical Writing and Editing: Crafting clear, precise, and persuasive documents.
- Review and Quality Assurance: Conducting thorough color reviews to refine and perfect your submission.
Contact us today to discuss how we can assist you in developing a winning proposal for CYOFTS III.
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