Attachment 02 Cyber Training Pilot PWS Final (CAO 28 Aug 25).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

United States Space Force

Cyber Training and Education Pilot

Date: 26 August 2025

1.0 Title

Cyber Training and Education Pilot (CTEP)

2.0 Background

The United States Space Force (USSF) requires immersive, in-residence cyber training for its

Cyber Guardians to maintain and advance mission readiness. This training is part of an exploratory initiative to identify scalable training solutions aligned with current cyber operational needs.

3.0 Scope

The contractor shall deliver a hands-on cyber training program for four (4) USSF personnel, covering 416 hours of instruction, focused on both red-team (offensive) and blue-team

(defensive) cyber operations. The training must cover key domains including ethical hacking, vulnerability management, python scripting, and shall include access to a cyber lab or cyber range with mobile capabilities. The Capstone Event shall cover a minimum of 100 hours working through red-team and blue-team activities.

4.0 Objectives

• Provide comprehensive instruction in core cyber operations

• Ensure hands-on lab experiences in both red-team and blue-team environments

• Deliver scalable training options suitable for future growth

5.0 Requirements

The contractor shall:

• Provide an instructor staff with the applicable certifications: Cisco Certified Network

Professional (CCNP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Master Offensive Security

(OSCE3), Exploit Researcher (GIAC), Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN).

o The contractor shall provide resumes for all instructors that clearly demonstrate their certification & qualifications.

• Deliver in-residence training to begin no later than 29 September 2025.

• Complete training in less than five (5) months

• Provide robust lab access for realistic cyber exercises with a capstone event.

• Include the following content areas:

o Vulnerability Management o Ethical Hacking o Python Scripting o Red-Team and Blue-Team Cyber Operations

• Issue certificates of completion or certifications

• Offer a scalable program design that may support future iterations

• Should be aligned with one of the 14 Space Force University Partnership Programs or an equivalent relationship to the Department of Defense:

o Arizona State University o Clemson University o Georgia Institute of Technology o Howard University o Massachusetts Institute of Technology o North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University o Purdue University o University of Colorado Boulder o University of Colorado Colorado Springs o University of North Dakota o University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez o University of Southern California o University of Texas at Austin o University of Texas at El Paso

• All course instruction shall be accredited by a recognized academic institution, preferably one within the Space Force University Partnership Program or an equivalent DoD-recognized partner.

6.0 Period and Place of Performance

• Period: Start NLT 29 September 2025; duration not to exceed 5 months

• Place: Contractor facility or mutually agreed upon Continental United States (CONUS) location

7.0 Deliverables

• Finalized course syllabus, training schedule, and instructional materials shall be provided no later than one week prior to the start of training.

• Daily attendance reports

• Final course feedback summary and participant evaluation results

• Certificates of completion

8.0 Government Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP/GFE)

None.

9.0 Security Requirements

No classified work required. All personnel must follow OPSEC best practices. Any lab systems must conform to DoD/NIST cybersecurity protocols.

10.0 Inspection and Acceptance

USSF will inspect all deliverables for completeness and quality. Final acceptance will occur after review of training outcomes and deliverables.

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