FA700025SC001 Call 004 USAFA Warfighter Training Support Services.pdf

RAPID ACQUISITION CSO CALL 004

FA700025SC001

U.S. Air Force Academy

Area of Interest- USAFA-004, Professionalism – Warfighting Training Support Services

1.1. This Call (Call 004) is placed against the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)

Rapid Acquisition Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA700025SC001 (referred to as the Base CSO). The Base CSO is a closed CSO with calls. Calls for proposals will be issued by the Government as amendments to this CSO and may be made at any time during its open period when support for innovative commercial requirements supporting USAFA priorities are identified. Please refer to the Base CSO (labelled as

USAFA Rapid Acquisition Commercial Solutions Opening under attachments in

SAM.GOV) for further information and a complete overview of the function and process of the CSO. Offerors may submit proposals only in response to a specified area of interest issued during an open call for proposals. The focused area of interest described in this call will be open for submission until 20 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM

MDT.

1.2. The United States Air Force Academy has a focused interest in exploring solutions for a 47-month cumulative military training continuum of 4,000 Cadets annually

(including the academic year and summer). The contractor shall support the design, integration, and execution of military training activities intended to develop cadet familiarity, exposure, and applied understanding of Joint Warfighting Functions. Training objectives will be outcome-oriented and intentionally broad to allow flexibility in instructional methods, scenarios, delivery mechanisms, sequencing, and resourcing.

Training may be delivered through classroom instruction, field training, exercises, simulations, scenarios, and other instructional approaches may require approval from

USAFA/CWT. The anticipated award will have one base year period of performance with 4 option years.

1.3. Submissions should present combinations of methods, capabilities, and new technological solutions to accomplish the requirements laid out in the Statement of

Objectives found in the Appendix of this document.

1.4. Solutions developed and demonstrated under this effort will require the contractor to:

1.4.1. Have 10+ years of military training and exercise planning experience.

1.4.2. Have demonstrated expertise in large-scale training design and execution.

1.4.3. Have demonstrated experience developing curriculum, lesson plans, and POIs.

1.5. Submission guidelines:

1.5.1. This call will be conducted in two or three phases as described in the Base CSO.

The Government reserves the right to forgo Phase II and go directly to Phase III based on technically competent Phase I submissions. Submission instructions for this call will follow the submission guidelines outlined in Part 5 of the Base CSO.

1.5.2. Questions regarding the topic will be accepted until Monday, 13 April 2026, at

10:00 AM MDT. Direct questions to the following POCs at

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1.5.2.1. Mikayla Brandt, Contract Specialist.

1.5.2.2. Ronald Wilson, Contracting Officer.

• Answers will be made available before the deadline for submissions.

1.5.3. Interested offerors must submit Quad Charts and Solution Briefs prepared in accordance with the formats in Attachments 1 and 2 respectively in the Base CSO.

Phase I submissions will be evaluated against criteria as described in Attachment 7 of the Base CSO.

1.5.3.1. All Quad Charts shall include the information indicated on the sample template in Attachment 1 and the timeline the vendor anticipates the transition period to full execution to take after award of the contract.

1.5.3.2. The Solution Brief narrative expands on the Quad Chart presentation.

Instructions for format and content are located in Attachment 2.

1.5.3.3. Only documentation required for Phase 1 submissions are being accepted at this time. Proposals or other documentation will not be accepted.

1.5.4. As described in Attachment 7, the Government will determine the most technically competent and capable of the qualified Phase I offerors using the criteria below:

1.5.4.1. Technical merit / applicability;

1.5.4.2. Importance to agency programs; and

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1.5.4.3. Funds availability.

1.5.5. Solution Briefs and quad chart submissions shall be addressed to Ron Wilson and

Mikayla Brandt at 10CONS.PKB.CSO@us.af.mil by 20 April 2026 at 10:00 AM

MDT. All solution briefs must be unclassified. The Government will not pay companies for the costs associated with solution brief submissions.

1.5.6. All offerors providing Phase I submissions will be contacted by the Government, either with an email letter informing them that the effort proposed is not of interest to the Government at this time or with a request for either a pitch session

OR request for proposal by a specific date.

1.6. The Government reserves the right to fund all, some, one, or none of the proposals submitted or may elect to fund only part of a submission under this CSO.

1.7. Appendix – Statement of Objectives

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

Innovative Warfighter Training Support for the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)

1.0 PURPOSE

The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) has an objective to acquire innovative, effective, and comprehensive support for its military training programs. This Statement of Objectives (SOO) is for a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and describes the high-level objectives and desired outcomes for Warfighter Training Support Services. The Government is seeking novel and non-traditional solutions to prepare approximately 4,200 cadets for their future roles as officers in the

Department of the Air Force through a coherent, progressive, and operationally relevant 47-month cumulative military training continuum.

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2.0 BACKGROUND

USAFA is responsible for the military training and development of cadets from their first day through graduation. This training occurs during both the academic year and dedicated summer programs. The current program requires expert support in the planning, development, execution, management, and evaluation of this training. The Government’s goal is to partner with an entity that can provide a holistic and integrated solution to ensure cadet development outcomes are aligned with Department of the Air Force (DAF) readiness objectives and Joint Force expectations. Offerors are encouraged to propose state-of-the-art solutions, technologies, and methodologies to achieve the objectives outlined below.

3.0 SCOPE

The scope of this effort is to provide the necessary advisory services, subject matter expertise, instruction, and program management functions to support the entirety of the 47-month cadet military training continuum. The desired solution will encompass all facets of the training lifecycle, from initial program design and resource planning to hands-on training execution and post-event evaluation.

4.0 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Government has identified four primary objectives for this effort. Offerors should propose a comprehensive solution that addresses how they will achieve the following:

Objective 1: Comprehensive Training Program Design and Development.

To establish and refine a comprehensive warfighter training program. The proposed solution should provide the capability to advise on and collaborate in the development of a full-spectrum training curriculum and associated courseware. The program must be designed to meet all required training objectives across the 47-month cadet lifecycle and align with Higher

Headquarters (HHQ) desired learning outcomes. This includes developing robust scheduling and evaluation frameworks to ensure accurate recording and documentation of training accomplishment.

Objective 2: Integrated Training Logistics and Resource Planning.

To ensure all required resources for successful training are identified, planned for, and available.

The desired solution will assess and support the development of infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and manpower requirements. This includes the capability to evaluate training objectives to determine the necessary equipment and personnel (instructors, support staff) and advise the Government on optimizing resource allocation to support cadet military training.

Objective 3: Expert Execution and Management of Cadet Military Training.

To provide world-class subject matter expertise and instructional capability to execute military training for cadets. The Government requires a solution that delivers expert instruction, mentorship, and leadership during program and exercise execution. The objective is to develop cadet proficiency and understanding in, but not limited to, the following core areas:

• Command and Control (C2)

• Intelligence

• Information and OPSEC

• Fires (including Rules of Engagement)

• Movement and Maneuver

• Protection (personnel security, noise/light discipline)

• Sustainment (casualty evacuation, logistics)

• Combat Survival, Evasion, and Recovery

The proposed solution must also include a methodology for documenting cadet performance and ensuring the enforcement of all safety standards.

Objective 4: Continuous Program Evaluation and Improvement.

To establish a data-driven system for evaluating the effectiveness of the training program and identifying opportunities for improvement. The solution should include the capability to develop and implement feedback and assessment tools, conduct After Action Reviews (AARs), analyze performance data, and provide consolidated, actionable reports to USAFA leadership. The ultimate goal is a continuous feedback loop that drives necessary course corrections and program modifications.

5.0 DESIRED OUTCOMES AND DELIVERABLES

The Government is focused on outcomes, not prescriptive processes. A successful solution will result in:

• A fully managed and effective training program that is responsive to evolving DAF requirements.

• Timely and accurate tracking of individual cadet performance throughout the training continuum.

• Prompt and insightful evaluation reporting that provides leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations for program improvement.

• A safe, challenging, and professional training environment for all cadets.

Periodic reporting, performance assessments, and consolidated evaluation reports are expected deliverables to be defined by the offeror in their proposed solution.

6.0 CONSTRAINTS

All services will be performed on the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) located in Colorado

Springs, CO. Offerors must be capable of providing personnel who can operate effectively in a military training environment and meet all installation access and security requirements.

Area of Interest- USAFA-004, Professionalism – Warfighting Training Support Services