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TOGETHER, WE DELIVER.

USTRANSCOM

Directorate of Acquisition

IT Programs & Support Services Division (TCAQ-D)

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

Winter FY26 Industry Forum

IT Programs & Support Services Division

Jill Muskopf, Chief

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UNCLASSIFIED

INDUSTRY FORUM AGENDA – FEBRUARY 19, 2026

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United States Transportation Command - IT Programs & Support Services Division

SpeakerAgenda ItemTime

IT Programs & Support Services Division – TCAQOpening Comments/Ground Rules1330 – 1335

Ms. Jill Muskopf, Chief, IT Programs & Support Services Division Ms. Andrea Mouser, Deputy Chief, IT Programs & Support Services DivisionDivision Updates1335 – 1350

IT Programs & Support Services Division – TCAQAcquisition Updates1350 – 1430

Break*1430 – 1445

Ms. Nicole Swoboda, Director, Office of Small Business Programs Ms. Theresa Ebeler, Center Director, Illinois APEX Accelerator

Small Business Discussion1445 – 1515

Ms. Jill Muskopf, Chief, IT Programs & Support Services Division Ms. Andrea Mouser, Deputy Chief, IT Programs & Support Services Division

Ms. Keri Lindsco, Chief, Business Support & Policy Division Mr. Michael Muskopf, Deputy Chief, Business Support & Policy Division

Acquisition Panel Discussion1515 – 1600

Social / Networking1600 – 1630

*Bar open 1430 - 1630

Ground Rules

– The purpose of this forum is to discuss topics of interest and provide acquisition updates on current and upcoming TCAQ-D procurements. The goal is to discuss current topics of interest, provide Industry with information and updates concerning upcoming acquisitions.

– This forum is not a venue for contract negotiations and/or contract discussions between Industry and the Government; such negotiations and/or discussions will be in accordance with applicable Federal and Defense contracting policies and procedures.

– This forum is not intended to reach consensus on issues and is not a decision-making body. The discussions held herein cannot and do not obligate the Government contractually or set formal policy in any way.

– A copy of the slides will be posted to SAM.gov.

OPENING COMMENTS

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command - IT Programs & Support Services Division

JORDAN GERDES

Contract Specialist

DARRAH HILL

Contract Specialist

MADDIE LYNN

Contract Specialist

JOHN MOONEY

Contract Specialist

LIZ MUELLER

Contract Specialist vacant

KARI WELKER

Contract Specialist

JILL MUSKOPF

Division Chief

MEGAN GONZALEZ

Chief, Command & Staff

Post-Award

GINGER BJORNSON

CO/Contract Specialist

TERINA FOLSOM

CO/Contract Specialist

CHELSEA MENCHAK

Contract Specialist

JESSE SCHIMKE

Contract Specialist

LISA KRAFT

CO/Contract Specialist

AMY MILLER

Chief, IT Programs

Pre-Award

CHAD LINDAUER

CO/Contract Specialist

TEE PERKINS

CO/Contract Specialist

CARRIE BOEDING

Contract Specialist

DANIEL GRIFFIN

Contract Specialist

KAILEY SCHUETTE

Contract Specialist

EMILY VOSSE

Contract Specialist

(on loan from TCAQ-I) vacant

MEGGAN DEBROBANDER

Chief, Command & Staff

Pre-Award

KATIE COUCH-OLIVER

CO/Contract Specialist

DOROTHY DELROSARIO

CO/Contract Specialist

JONATHAN SEVERIN

Contract Specialist

MATT HELLMANN

Chief, IT Programs

Post-Award

MICHELLE CHON-KNOX

Contract Specialist

NIKKI COZART

Contract Specialist

DOMINIC GREGOV

Contract Specialist

JANEANNE HOLTEN

Chief, JTMS Support

BECKY CONNOR

CO/Contract Specialist

RACHEL GORKA

Contract Specialist

DAN SCHWAB

Contract Specialist

ANDREA MOUSER

Deputy Division Chief

Capt TIAN WYLIE Contracting Officer

As of 11 Feb 2026

UNCLASSIFIED

IT PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION

JENNA VAREL

Contract Specialist

NATASCHA WOLMAN

Contract Specialist

DIVISION UPDATES/REQUESTS

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Thank you for continued collaboration and open communication!

Topics of Interest/Questions Received GSA Vehicle Consolidation

ITEM CSO

RFO – DoW Deviations (first tranche posted on www.acq.osd.mil)

Letter to DIB seeking input on Phase 2 of the RFO Use of PDF Fillable Forms in RFP Personal Property Activity AI Tools – Market Research/Source Selection/Proposal Preparation

Questions

TOGETHER, WE DELIVER.TCAQ-D Leadership

• IT Programs & Support Services Division

Jill Muskopf, jill.m.muskopf.civ@mail.mil; Andrea Mouser, andrea.c.mouser.civ@mail.mil

• JTMS Support Branch

JaneAnne Holten, janeanne.m.holten.civ@mail.mil

• IT Programs – Pre-Award Branch

Amy Miller, amy.m.miller50.civ@mail.mil

• IT Programs – Post-Award Branch

Matt Hellmann, matthew.j.hellmann.civ@mail.mil

• Command & Staff – Pre-Award Branch

Meggan DeBrobander, meggan.a.debrobander.civ@mail.mil

• Command & Staff – Post-Award Branch

Megan Gonzalez, megan.m.gonzalez4.civ@mail.mil

Industry Forum Feedback/Questions: transcom.scott.tcaq.mbx.d-industry-day@mail.mil

CONTACT INFORMATION

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UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Acquisition Updates - Command and Staff

Requirements

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Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) This requirement supports JDPAC core functions to include global deployment and distribution network and infrastructure assessments, analytically driven operational courses of action, joint capability analysis to inform programmatic decisions, systems integration and data management, enterprise data science solutions, Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) analysis / global distribution performance assessments, and future transformation analysis.

SAM.gov Notice ID: HTC71126QE117, https://sam.gov/opp/e34f6682a07f4218934b03fe953c35a2/view

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UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Contracting POCs: Katie Couch-Oliver, emily.k.couch-oliver.civ@mail.mil; Meggan DeBrobander, meggan.a.debrobrander.civ@mail.mil

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedSolicitation Release

CompletedProposals Due

December 2025 through February 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

February 2026 (transition)Contract Award/Start

Command and Staff Requirements

Mission Assurance (MA) This requirement provides assistance to the MA Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) in synchronizing efforts to identify risk and associated mitigation measures available and employed offering analysis and recommendations to senior leaders to execute informed decisions regarding availability of worldwide critical physical and cyber transportation-related infrastructures, to include aviation, highway, rail, and maritime transportation-related infrastructures that support DoW contingency, wartime, and peacetime requirements.

Solicitation Number: HTC71126QE115

Command and Staff Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedSolicitation Release

CompletedProposals Due

January 2026 through PresentSource Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

May 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Madalyn Lynn, madalyn.n.lynn.civ@mail.mil; Captain Tian Wylie, tian.v.wylie.mil@mail.mil

Senior Information Security Officer (SISO)

The purpose of this requirement is to provide IT services, including cybersecurity, RMF Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) evaluations, technical testing, software assurance management, and Zero Trust (ZT) implementation. The objective is to enhance USTRANSCOM’s cybersecurity posture, ensure RMF compliance, improve system performance and security, and deliver actionable guidance and mission-critical support to ensure operational readiness and alignment with USTRANSCOM’s objectives.

Solicitation Number: HTC71126QE125

Command and Staff Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Current Contract Number: HTC71122FD026

Current Contractor: Electrosoft Services, LLC

Expiration Date: 30 September 2026

Previous Acquisition Strategy: General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule Information Technology (MAS IT) Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) Special Item (SIN) 54151HACS, 100% Small Business Set-Aside

Estimated Lifecycle: $29M

Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: TBD

Anticipated Period of Performance: 01 October 2026 – 30 September 2031

Estimated Value: $25M - $50M

Special Requirements: Secret Facility Clearance, DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF)

SISO

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedRFI Release

CompletedRFI Responses Due

CompletedVirtual One-on-Ones

March 2026Solicitation Release

April 2026Proposals Due

May 2026 through July 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

August 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Darrah Hill, darrah.m.hill.civ@mail.mil; Meggan DeBrobander, meggan.a.debrobander.civ@mail.mil

Cyberspace Operations Forces and Support (COF) This requirement provides Cybersecurity Defense for USTRANSCOM enterprise. Security Operations Management and the

Cybersecurity Service Provider will provide services for on premises and cloud environments, including Development Security Operations ecosystems.

SAM.gov Notice ID: TRANSCOM26D001; https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/97045060c501483b8967eae0be741534/view

Command and Staff Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Current Contract Number: HTC71122FD053

Current Contractor: CSIOS Corporation

Expiration Date: 30 September 2026

Previous Acquisition Strategy: GSA MAS IT, HACS SIN 54151HACS, 100% SB Set-Aside

Estimated Lifecycle: $35.5M

Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: TBD

Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 October 2026 - 30 September 2031

Estimated Value: $25M - $50M

Special Requirements: Top Secret Facility Clearance

COF

Command and Staff Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedRFI Release

CompletedRFI Responses Due

April 2026Solicitation Release

May 2026Proposals Due

May 2026 through September 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

October 2026 Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Jonathan Severin, jonathan.a.severin.civ@mail.mil; Dorothy Delrosario, dorothy.h.delrosario.civ@mail.mil;

Captain Tian Wylie, tian.v.wylie.civ@mail.mil

Portfolio Management (PfM) This requirement provides ongoing Portfolio Management support for the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Operations Officer (COO), capability owners, and IT service managers. The Government seeks effectiveness, efficiency, and analysis for the development and sustainment of IT capability investments for USTRANSCOM and its component commands.

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UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Current Contract Number: HTC71122FD072

Current Contractor: C5T Corporation

Expiration Date: 30 September 2026

Previous Acquisition Strategy: 100% Small Business Set- Aside, SDVOSB, GSA OASIS SB (Pool 1)

Estimated Lifecycle: $12.9M

Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: TBD

Anticipated Period of Performance: 01 October 2026 – 30 September 2031

Estimated Value: $5M - $25M

Special Requirements: Secret Facility Clearance, CMMC

PfM

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

March 2026RFI Release

March 2026RFI Responses Due

April 2026Virtual One-on-Ones

June 2026Solicitation Release

July 2026Proposals Due

July 2026 through September 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

October 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Katie Couch-Oliver, emily.k.couch-oliver.civ@mail.mil; Captain Tian Wylie, tian.v.wylie.mil@mail.mil

Commander's Action Group (CAG) Support This contract provides a professional staff group that reports directly to the USTRANSCOM Commander, to assist USTRANSCOM senior leadership in formulating, presenting and communicating command policy and position on transportation and logistics deployment and distribution issues.

Solicitation Number: HTC71126QE121

Command and Staff Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Current Contract Number: HTC71121PD007

Current Contractor: CeLeen, LLC

Expiration Date: 30 September 2026

Previous Acquisition Strategy: Direct Sole Source 8(a)

Estimated Lifecycle: $1.3M

Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: 8(a) Direct

Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2031

Estimated Value: $1M - $5M

Special Requirements: Secret Facility Clearance, CMMC

CAG Support

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

May 2026Solicitation Release

June 2026Proposals Due

June 2026 through August 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

October 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Madalyn Lynn, madalyn.n.lynn.civ@mail.mil; Dorothy Delrosario, dorothy.h.delrosario.civ@mail.mil

Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) /

Transportation Visualizer (TransViz) This requirement provides operational support to the USTRANSCOM Operations Directorate (TCJ3) to enable continued support of JOPES/TransViz. Tasks include JOPES and TransViz software functional expertise, user account administration and management, software acceptance and operational testing, production of metrics and reports related to deployment and redeployment operations, ad-hoc analysis of JOPES force projection planning and execution data, TransViz mobile training events, assisting operators in TCJ3 with applications.

SAM.gov Notice ID: HTC71125Q151, https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e781406187dd47e598a3a9ce57a1e4d9/view

Description of Requirement

SAM.gov Notice ID: Solicitation Number, link

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedSolicitation Release

CompletedProposals Due

November 2025 through PresentSource Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

March 2026 / April 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Natascha Wolman, natascha.n.wolman.civ@mail.mil; Captain Tian Wylie, tian.v.wylie.mil@mail.mil;

Jesse Schimke, jesse.e.schimke.civ@mail.mil

IT Programs Requirements

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Expiration DateCurrent Contractor Current Contract

Number Requirement Name

30 September 2027Guidehouse, Inc.HTC71122FD065 Change Management and Knowledge Management (CMKM) Support Services

30 September 2027Guidehouse, Inc.HTC71122FD086Comprehensive Financial Services Support (CFSS)

30 September 2027D&G Support Services, LLCHTC71123FD084 Global Bulk Fuel Management & Delivery (GBFMD) Support Services

30 November 2027 Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

HTC71123DD001Managed Information Technology Services (MITS)

On strategic pause due to pending Command prioritiesDefense Agencies Initiative (DAI) Data Conversion

Below are requirements currently in development.

More information, to include milestones and information on acquisition strategies, will be provided in the coming months.

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IT Program Requirements

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Transportation Command Reference

Data Management (TRDM) TRDM provides a single distribution source of enterprise reference data for enhancing C2, transportation, logistics, deployment, and financial systems’ reference data management and functional data collection. TRDM requires support for technical operation, maintenance, and distribution of the TRDM system and data. Support tasks include requirement analysis, data collection, data management, interface and architecture validation, and data distribution. Requests and requirements fielded by TRDM require support on implementation, fielding, planning, scheduling, interoperability testing, documentation, and other key tasks defined in the software development lifecycle.

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Current Contract Number: HTC71123FD009

Current Contractor: FREEALLIANCE.COM, LLC

Expiration Date: 30 September 2026

Previous Acquisition Strategy: Army CHESS ITES-3, Small Business Set Aside

Estimated Lifecycle: $6M

Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: TBD

Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2031

Estimated Value: $5-25M

Special Requirements: Secret Facility Clearance

TRDM

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Contracting POCs: Carrie Boeding, carrie.e.boeding.civ@mail.mil; Teyroko Perkins, teyroko.s.perkins.civ@mail.mil

Projected DatesMilestones

February 2026RFI Release

March 2026RFI Responses Due

March 2026Virtual One-on-Ones

April 2026Solicitation Release

May 2026Proposals Due

May 2026 through August 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

October 2026Contract Award/Start

Transportation Visualizer (TransViz) TransViz is a web-based analysis tool that provides graphic visualization of JOPES and/or Joint Planning and Execution Services (JPES) data in support of distribution strategic planning, deliberate planning, crisis action planning, theater level planning, and manipulation of Unit Line Numbers (ULNs) to time phase requirements, ensuring transportation feasibility and port throughput capability. TransViz provides an environment for collaboration among Combatant

Commands (CCMDs), their component commands, supporting commands, USTRANSCOM and its components to quickly agree on proposed changes in support of making force movement decisions and writeback to JOPES/JPES. It provides the user the ability to data mine, identify trends, problems, and opportunities to improve movement options for requirements, as well as assisting in the flow of force requirements.

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Current Contract Number: HTC71120FD075

Current Contractor: General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)

Expiration Date: 31 March 2026

Previous Acquisition Strategy: Sole Source (J&A) due to Intellectual Property

Estimated Lifecycle: $13.8M

Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: Sole Source to GDMS

Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 April 2026 – 30 September 2030

Estimated Value: $25M - $50M

Special Requirements: Secret Facility Clearance, DCWF, Agile Scrum Framework

TransViz

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedRFI Release

CompletedRFI Responses Due

February 2026Solicitation Release

March 2026Proposals Due

March 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

1 April 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Teyroko Perkins, teyroko.s.perkins.civ@mail.mil; Emily Vosse, emily.j.vosse.civ@mail.mil;

Amy Miller, amy.m.miller50.civ@mail.mil

TRANSCOM “Medical” Regulating and Command & Control Evacuation System (TRAC2ES)

TRAC2ES combines relevant doctrine, policies, processes, and procedures along with an automated decision support system to manage the DoD global patient movement process. TRAC2ES provides for patient movement monitoring, forecasting, and planning to support both fixed and deployable operations and includes medical regulating and patient evacuation. TRAC2ES provides In-Transit Visibility (ITV) and command & control decision support. TRAC2ES supports the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)), the Joint Staff, Combatant Commanders, and USTRANSCOM during war, peace, contingencies, and operations other than war.

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Current Contract Number: HTC71122FD011

Current Contractor: Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Expiration Date: 31 May 2026

Previous Acquisition Strategy: GSA MAS, IT Professional Services, Category 54151S

Estimated Lifecycle: $25.7M

Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: ITEM CSO Call

Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 June 2026 – 31 May 2031

Estimated Value: $25M - $50M

Special Requirements: Secret Facility Clearance, DCWF, Agile Scrum Framework

TRAC2ES

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedRFI Release

CompletedRFI Responses Due

CompletedVirtual One-on-Ones

February 2026Solicitation Release

March 2026Proposals Due

March 2026 through May 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

June 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Teyroko Perkins, teyroko.s.perkins.civ@mail.mil; Emily Vosse, emily.j.vosse.civ@mail.mil;

Amy Miller, amy.m.miller50.civ@mail.mil

Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Technical Support Center (DTSC)

USTRANSCOM / TCJ9 requires technical and functional support, Tier 1 and/or Tier II helpdesk services for the DP3 applications, capability, and business functions. The requirement includes DTSC Tier 1 and Tier II omnichannel ticket resolution, sustainment, and system availability; maintenance of the ticketing software (presently ServiceNow (SNOW)); Defense Personal Property System (DPS) and MilMove IT system support; and DP3 functional/operational support.

SAM.gov Notice ID: TRANSCOM25D002, https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b2ea7f1424894bc9a024c07b499bd5b9/view

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedSolicitation Release

CompletedProposal Due

CompletedSource Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

Completed/ 01 April 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Kailey Schuette, kailey.c.schuette.civ@mail.mil; Chad Lindauer, chad.s.lindauer.civ@mail.mil

End to End Systems Management Center (E2E SMC)

The E2E SMC provides end to end ARTRANS customer support Information Technology System Management (ITSM) capabilities and is an inbound and outbound call resolution center servicing multiple transportation, finance, scheduling, identity, credential, and access Management (ICAM), and related applications. The E2E SMC supports all applications residing in the ARTRANS maintained GovCloud as well as ICAM support for applications external to ARTRANS (AMC and USTRANSCOM). The E2E SMC ITSM software is ServiceNow (SNOW) which is in a High Availability FedRAMP approved cloud environment. All E2E SMC Management and Customer Representatives are required to be Helpdesk Desk Institute (HDI) certified.

SAM.gov Notice ID: TRANSCOM24D001, https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/71eacd58bf0843099bd413a31a712d5a/view

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedSolicitation Release

CompletedProposals Due

November 2025 through PresentSource Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

February 2026 / 01 April 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Kailey Schuette, kailey.c.schuette.civ@mail.mil; Chad Lindauer, chad.s.lindauer.civ@mail.mil

Integrated Booking System (IBS) IBS is the lead execution system of the Defense Transportation System (DTS) for the global shipment of ocean cargo in support of all peacetime, wartime, contingency, and humanitarian relief operations where Government personnel are involved. This contract shall serve as a vehicle to provide technical engineering services and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) management support of the IBS system.

SAM.gov Notice ID: HTC71125QD004, https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8f5a1c90a9964a9bb25495282c5cc158/view

IT Programs Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedSolicitation Release

CompletedProposals Due

April 2025 through PresentSource Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

March 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Lindsey Mueller, lindsey.n.mueller.civ@mail.mil; Matthew Hellmann, matthew.j.hellmann.civ@mail.mil

IT Programs Requirements

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Expiration DateCurrent Contractor Current Contract

Number Requirement Name

30 June 2027ECS Federal, LLCFA445222F0041 Global Air and Transportation Execution System (GATES) Support

30 September 2027Eagle TG, LLCHTC71122FD060 Transportation Enhanced Access Management Service (TEAMS) – Middleware Product Suite (MPS)

30 September 2027C5T CorporationHTC71123FD078Single Mobility System (SMS)

30 September 2027DNI Emerging Technologies, LLCHTC71123CD002Commercial Operations Integrated System (COINS)

28 September 2027Essnova Solutions, INCHTC71122CD004Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) Tool

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UNCLASSIFIED

Below are requirements currently in development.

More information, to include milestones and information on acquisition strategies, will be provided in the coming months.

JTMS JPO Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

ERP Specialist Support As the JTMS program prepares to implement an enterprise-wide, commercial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for transformation across the JDDE, in partnership with a commercial systems integrator, expert and independent ERP support is required for the JTMS Joint Program Office. The contractor shall provide independent SAP and ERP expertise to review requirements, assist with the analysis of possible solutions, and advise the government of the most cost effective and timely solutions to address the requirements while minimizing the need for customization.

JTMS JPO Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedSolicitation Release – 8(a) Direct

February 2026Proposal Due

February through March 2026Source Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

March 2026Contract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Daniel Schwab and JaneAnne Holten, transcom.scott.tcaq.mbx.jtms@mail.mil

Acquisition Program Support This advisory and assistance services (A&AS) requirement will support USTRANSCOM's Program Executive Office (PEO) programs, as well as the Department's JTMS program to provide assistance and integration services across all disciplines including program management, functional support, acquisition support, configuration management, system engineering, system security, and program control support.

SAM.gov Notice ID: TRANSCOM26D002, https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/baff377ac6f54d78830bb758a664408b/view

JTMS JPO Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Current Contract Number: HTC71122FD016 (PEO-T Support)

Current Contractor: Paragon Technology Group, Inc.

Expiration Date: 30 September 2026

Previous Acquisition Strategy: GSA MAS, Competitive, 100% Small Business Set-Aside

Estimated Lifecycle: $45M

Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: IDIQ or BPA

Anticipated Period of Performance: 01 October 2026 – 30 September 2031 (Five-year ordering period)

Estimated Value: $50M - $100M

Special Requirements: Secret Facility Clearance, DCWF

Acquisition Program Support

JTMS JPO Requirements

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED

United States Transportation Command – IT Programs & Support Services Division

Projected DatesMilestones

CompletedRFI Release

CompletedRFI Responses Due

March 2026Solicitation Release

TBDProposals Due

TBDSource Selection Activities (e.g., evaluations, exchanges as applicable, award decision)

TBDContract Award/Start

Contracting POCs: Daniel Schwab and JaneAnne Holten, transcom.scott.tcaq.mbx.jtms@mail.mil

Questions?

UNCLASSIFIED

BREAK

UNCLASSIFIED

Small Business Programs

Nicole Swoboda, Director, Office of Small Business Programs - TCAQ

UNCLASSIFIED

• Nicole Swoboda, Director

– nicole.d.swoboda.civ@mail.mil

– 618-817-9077

• Georgia Wilde, Small Business Professional

– georgia.l.wilde.civ@mail.mil

– 618-817-9407

• ustranscom.mil - Doing Business with USTRANSCOM, Contracting Opportunities

Office of Small Business Programs transcom.smallbusiness@mail.mil

FY25 USTRANSCOM Small Business Data

IT Programs & Support Services Division Procurement Spend was ~$377M

Dollar ValueCategory

$1.08BSmall Business

$142MSmall Disadvantaged Business

$109MService-Disabled Veteran-Owned

$52MWoman-Owned

$19MHUBZone

• ~400 active contracts:

~179 with small businesses

• ~245 vendors:

~108 were small businesses

FY25 USTRANSCOM Spend by NAICS

Information and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

SpendNAICS

$7.3M511210 Software Publishers

$509k513210 Software Publishers

$20.3M541211 Offices of Certified Public Accountants

$30.7M541330 Engineering Services

$47.6M541511 Custom Computer Programming Services

$70.8M541512 Computer Systems Design Services

$47.8M541513 Computer Facilities Management Services

$118.7M541519 Other Computer Related Services

$31.3M541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting

$1.4M541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

FY25 Small Business Goals & Achievement

01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025

19.30%

4.43% 2.11% 1.58% 0.41%

33.25%

4.34% 3.32% 1.60% 0.57%

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15%

20%

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30%

35%

Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

Women-Owned HUBZone

Goal Achieved

FY26 Small Business Achievement

01 October 2025 – 31 January 2026

19.30%

4.43% 2.11% 1.58% 0.41%

48.60%

9.92% 10.55% 4.02% 1.75%

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10%

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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

Women-Owned HUBZone

FY25 Goal (FY26 Goal not received from DoW)

FY26 Achieved

• 8(a) Business Development Program

– Small Business Administration audit and agency review/reporting

• eSRS Modernization

– Legacy eSRS is sunsetting

– Subcontract reporting transition to SAM.gov

• LYNX – New DoW OSPB platform

– Registration is open at lynxconnect.io

– More information at business.defense.gov

Small Business Updates

Illinois APEX Accelerator

Theresa Ebeler, Center Director

Illinois APEX Accelerator

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APEX Accelerator Program USTRANSCOM IT Programs and Support

Services Division – Industry Forum

February 19th, 2026

ABOUT your APEX Accelerator The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) has been around since 1985, formally under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and is now under the management of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). Formally known as PTACs, we are now APEX Accelerators! There are 95+ center programs in the United States. Illinois is one of these programs with 10 centers throughout the state. We serve as the DIRECT no-cost RESOURCE for businesses with government contracting needs -federal, state, local, and related subcontracting.

Our program comes in the form of teaching, mentoring, coaching, and facilitating resources and opportunities to accelerate businesses to the next level. Examples include registrations, certifications, matchmaking, and pre- and post-award assistance.

The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Western Illinois University is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Western Illinois University (WIU) 48

Businesses won nearly 1,000 in government contracts – worth over $634 million - in FY 2022, with the help of the Illinois

APEX Accelerator.

Businesses won nearly 1,640 in government contracts – worth over $499 million - in CY 2024, with the help of the Illinois

APEX Accelerator.

The Illinois APEX Accelerator Helps Businesses Identify, Compete for, & Win Government Contracts

Through our services, your Illinois Business will learn how to:

• Conduct market research, find government opportunities, and establish relationships with agencies.

• Execute SAM and other governmental vendor registrations.

• Read and understand government bid and proposal solicitations.

• Locate businesses- large and small- to form partnering agreements between firms.

• Prepare, review, and finalize a bid or proposal.

• Locate technical information and pricing data.

• Understand RFID, UID, and packaging standards.

• Navigate 8(a) HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWSOB, DBE certifications.

• Prepare for pre-bid conferences, short-list interviews, debriefings and pre-award meetings.

• Participate in electronic and other Internet-based bid opportunities.

• Handle post-award contract administration.

In CY 2024 the Illinois APEX Accelerator….

•Served 2,233 businesses •Conducted seminars and participated in 153 state-wide events with 4,500 businesses and individuals in attendance

•Our staff conducted 6,674 counseling sessions with Illinois-based businesses

•Our staff provided 9,037 hours of counseling to our clients

•Our clients won 1,638 contracts worth nearly $499.2 million

•Our efforts helped clients create 184 and saved 446 jobs.

Why FEDERAL Government Contracting?

• The U.S. government is the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world. For 2024, the U.S. Government awarded $773.7 billion in contracts.* Of those prime contracts, the federal government must set aside 23% Prime contracts and 30% for Subcontracts.

* Department of Defense OSBP: https://business.defense.gov/

FY 2024: The total was about $773.7 billion; FY 2023: The U.S. government awarded a record $765 billion in contracts; FY 2022: The total was approximately $706.7 billion; FY 2021: The total was approximately $661.7 billion; FY 2020: The total was about $688.9 billion.*

Why Illinois Government Contracting?

• The State of Illinois has a purchasing plan with small business participation goals.

• Need for Small & Diverse Suppliers

• 30% to qualified participants of the BEP program, including VBEs.

• Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise

(MBE), Person with Disabilities (PBE), and Veteran Business Enterprise

(VBE).

Scan for the State of Illinois Buying Plan

The Small Business Set-Aside Program (SBSP), managed by the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, shelters Illinois’ small businesses from competing with large businesses for State awards and contracts. The State’s goal is to award 10% of State contracts to qualified small businesses in Illinois.

Take Advantage of Valuable Resources!

Illinois APEX Accelerators (APEX) Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) International Trade Centers (ITC) Mentor Protégé Relationships (MPP) Agencies Small Business Offices

Federal, State, Local, & Primes

Illinois APEX Accelerator Centers Illinois APEX Accelerator at College of DuPage 535 Duane St, Ste 233 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630-942-2600 Director: Ileen Kelly illinoisAPEX@cod.edu

Illinois APEX Accelerator at Chinese Mutual Aid Association 1016 W Argyle St Chicago, IL 60660 773-784-2900 Director: Ian Quan illinoissbdc@chinesemutualaid.org

Illinois APEX Accelerator at Champaign County Economic Development Corp.

1817 S Neil St, Ste 100 Champaign, IL 61820 217-840-0267 Director: Keli Krueger-Huhra info@cusbdc.org

Illinois APEX Accelerator at Bradley University 1501 W Bradley Ave Peoria, IL 61606 309-677-3297 Director: Susan Morris illinoisapex@bradley.edu

Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southland Development Authority 17730 Oak Park Ave, Ste D Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-722-1638 Director: Christopher Cooks christopher.cooks@ southlanddevelopment.org

Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale 1740 Innovation Dr, Ste 110 Carbondale, IL 62903 618-536-2355 Director: Brenda Henderson apexaccelerator@siu.edu

Illinois APEX Accelerator at The Joseph Center 7600 W Roosevelt Rd Forest Park, IL 60130 708-697-6142 Director: Chris Hollingsworth chollingsworth@jbs.edu

Illinois APEX Accelerator at Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 180 N. Michigan Ave, Ste 500 Chicago, IL 60601 312-425-9500 Contact: Alejandra Natera info@ihccbusiness.net

Program Management 1020 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62704 800-252-2923 ceo.apex@illinois.gov Interim Program Manager: Ericka White Operations Coordinator: Rebekah Piatt Network Coordinator: Darrin Sortor

Illinois APEX Accelerator at Women’s Business Development Center 8 S Michigan Ave, Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60603 312-853-3477 Director: Donna Beasley dbeasley@wbdc.org

Illinois APEX Accelerator at Western Illinois University 109 W Legion St, Rear Building Columbia, IL 62236 618-420-8313 Director: Theresa Ebeler illinoisapex@gmail.com

The Illinois APEX Accelerator is provided through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD). Program support is made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

Scan To Locate APEX Accelerator

National - Association for APEX Accelerators https://www.napex.us/

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