AFSOC Innovation Logistical and Material Support OTA_AFSOC-OTA-26-001.docx

Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Solicitation Solicitation Number: AFSOC-OTA-26-001 Title: AFSOC Innovation, Logistical, and Material Support Issuing Agency: Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 4022, Authority for Prototype Projects

1. General Information

1.1. Introduction:

The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is seeking solutions from industry partners for the rapid development and integration of innovative capabilities. This solicitation is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for the award of a Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). AFSOC encourages participation by non-traditional defense contractors, small businesses, and innovative commercial firms capable of rapidly prototyping and transitioning solutions. The Government reserves the right to award a single or multiple OTAs from this solicitation. Any follow-on production effort will be conducted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f), provided the Prototype OTA is successfully completed and the of the statute are satisfied. This solicitation and any resulting agreement are not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), except as specifically incorporated.

1.2. Point of Contact:

All inquiries and submissions related to this solicitation shall be directed to the designated Contracting Officer Ms. Christina Smith, christina.smith.44@us.af.mil and Mr. Shawn Edwards, shawn.edwards.14@us.af.mil.

1.3. Response Deadline:

16 February 2026 by 1400 CST. Questions due NLT 6 Feb 2026.

1.4 NAICS Code:

541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is AJ12, General Science and Technology Research and Development, Applied Research.

2. Requirement Description

2.1. Background:

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) requires agile and scalable acquisition support to rapidly design, develop, test, and integrate innovative capabilities that enhance operational readiness and meet emerging mission demands. This includes advancing architectures for the high-end fight, enabling enhanced precision effects, supporting the Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E), and accelerating force modernization across AFSOC’s mission sets. These efforts are essential to strengthening AFSOC’s ability to operate in contested environments, support large-scale combat operations, and deliver adaptive, threat-responsive solutions to the joint force.

2.2. Scope:

The contractor shall provide flexible, turnkey support for innovation, prototyping, and experimentation activities across a wide range of mission sets. The work will be performed primarily at the contractor's facilities or designated range spaces. Contractor facility must be located within 3 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL, and the designated range spaces must be within 55 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL.

This includes, but is not limited to:

· Procurement of raw materials, COTS equipment, and custom-fabricated tools or hardware.

· Logistics coordination and vendor travel related to demonstrations, testing, or deployment support.

· Access to private or controlled range spaces and associated safety oversight.

· On-demand technical consultation, subject matter expert (SME) support, and laboratory/fabrication access.

· Integration support for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), counter-UAS (c-UAS), cyber, and tactical mission networking.

· Design, integration, and deployment of custom tactical networks and datalinks to support field experimentation and operational validation.

· Design, fabrication, integration, and operational employment of tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to support prototyping, experimentation, and mission validation activities.

· Additive and subtractive manufacturing, including rapid design, tooling, fixture production, prototyping, and limited-run fabrication.

· Any other capability or service required to enable rapid development, demonstration, or deployment of solutions that enhance AFSOC mission readiness.

2.3. Objectives:

· Rapid development and integration of prototypes.

· Validation of commercial and defense-specific innovations in operationally relevant conditions.

· Delivery of mission-enhancing systems, components, and tools to end users.

· Facilitate experimentation, evaluation, and transition of emerging technologies to the warfighter.

3. Period and Place of Performance Period of Performance: The ordering period for this OTA is 2 March 2026 – 1 March 2031.

Place of Performance: Work will be performed primarily at the contractor's facilities or designated range spaces. Contractor facility must be located within 3 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL, and the designated range spaces must be within 55 miles of Hurlburt Field, FL.

4. Deliverables & Pricing

4.1. Deliverables:

Specific deliverables will be defined in each individual Work Order (WO) issued under this OTA. Examples include technical systems, test data, demonstration support, technical reports, and transition-ready equipment.

4.2. Pricing and Funding Structure:

Work Orders issued under this Prototype OTA may be structured as Government-funded, cost-shared, fixed-support, or hybrid arrangements, as appropriate to the technical objectives, risk profile, and transition potential of the effort. Pricing and cost share terms will be proposed and negotiated at the Work Order level and documented within each individual Work Order.

5. Security Requirements Some task orders issued under this Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) may involve access to classified information up to the TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level. Contractor personnel supporting such efforts must possess, or be eligible to obtain, the appropriate security clearances and accesses prior to performing classified work.

The Contractor shall comply with applicable security requirements, to include 32 CFR Part 117, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and any additional security guidance provided by the Government (e.g., DD Form 254 or equivalent security addendum) at the task order level.

Offerors shall demonstrate, at the time of proposal submission, their ability to support classified efforts, including current or planned facility clearance (FCL) status, personnel clearance eligibility, and processes for safeguarding classified information. Specific security requirements will be defined on a per-task-order basis.

No classified information will be released to the Contractor until all applicable security requirements are met and written authorization is provided by the Government.

6. Submission Instructions

6.1. Proposal Format:

Proposals should be submitted electronically in PDF format and shall not exceed 20 pages.

6.2. Proposal Content:

The proposal should, at a minimum, address the following areas:

· Technical Approach: Describe your methodology for providing flexible, turnkey support described in the PWS. Detail your approach to rapid prototyping, integration, and logistics.

· Capabilities & Experience: Provide evidence of your company's experience with the capabilities outlined in the PWS Scope, including past performance on similar efforts.

· Facilities: Describe the facilities, manufacturing capabilities, and range spaces available to support this effort, including their proximity to Hurlburt Field as required.

· Management Plan: Outline your management structure and process for responding to rapid-turnaround Work Order Requests (WORs).

· Submit Administration Fixed Fee percentage. This will be included on a Work Order is a fee that covers the administrative costs of a project. This fee is a predetermined percentage of the total cost of the work order.

· Security: Offerors shall submit a Security Annex (Attachment 2) describing their capability to support classified efforts up to the TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level. The Security Annex shall address facility clearance status, personnel clearance levels, SCI eligibility and access, availability of secure facilities, classified information handling procedures, and subcontractor security considerations. The Security Annex is submitted for evaluation purposes only and does not authorize classified access or performance. Specific security requirements, including issuance of a DD Form 254 or equivalent security addendum, will be defined and authorized by the Government at the task order level. *Security Annex not included in page count

6.3. Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will assess the offeror’s demonstrated ability to rapidly respond to emerging requirements, execute under compressed timelines, and integrate solutions in operationally relevant environments. The primary evaluation criteria are, in order of importance:

1. Technical Merit: The degree to which the proposed approach and capabilities can meet AFSOC’s need for agile and innovative support.

2. Relevant Experience & Past Performance: Demonstrated success in performing work of a similar scope and complexity.

3. Facilities and Location: Availability and suitability of facilities and range spaces that meet the geographic requirements at time of proposal submission.

6.4 Attachments:

Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement Attachment 2: Security Annex Template (Offeror Submission)