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Sources Sought Notice: Support Services for Special Operations Aviation – Specialized Technical Services – III Date: 7/29/2025 The Technology Application Program Office (TAPO) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of providing Support Services for the Special Operations Aviation – Specialized Technical Services – III. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

Objective: The Government seeks to identify qualified sources (including small business sources) to inform its acquisition strategy for a potential future Request for Proposal (RFP) or to determine the appropriate competitive procedures. Information gathered will be used for acquisition planning purposes only.

Key Information:

· NAICS Code: 541330 (Exception 1) – Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons

· Small Business Size Standard: $47.0M

· PSC: R425

· Required Documentation: Interested sources must submit a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP) approved DD Form 2345, DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Information on the JCP can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ Response Requested:

Interested parties are invited to submit a statement of interest (on company letterhead) demonstrating their qualifications. Responses should be no longer than 10 pages and include the following:

A. Source Profile:

1. Company Name and Address

2. Affiliate Information (parent companies, joint ventures, potential teaming partners)

3. Year Established & Number of Employees

4. Two Points of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email)

5. DUNS Number & CAGE Code (as registered in SAM: http://www.sam.gov/)

6. Business Size & Designation (check all that apply):

· ☐ Small Business

· ☐ HUBZone

· ☐ WOSB

· ☐ 8(a)

· ☐ VOSB

· ☐ SDVOSB

· ☐ Small Disadvantaged Business

· ☐ Large Business B. Capabilities & Experience: Provide any technical information regarding the SOA STS Proposed Acquisition

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) is interested in identifying potential vendors who have the necessary capabilities to provide professional support services as defined in the following scope:

Scope. This contract will provide professional analytical, technical, and logistic services to support the modernization, sustainment, and deployment of specialized aircraft, mission equipment, and support systems used in Army special operations. Contractor personnel will collaborate with various agencies on design, testing, simulation, sustainment, and deployment, requiring a strong understanding of systems acquisition, integration, test, logistics, and sustainment.

Work will cover user requirement definition, aircraft modifications, test and evaluation, development, integration, logistics, unmanned systems, simulation, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence, Information Technology, Avionics/Electrical systems, Aircraft Electronic Warfare systems, Sensor systems, Mission Planning, Armament, Ground Support Equipment, and related enablers. Some personnel will perform aviation unit maintenance tasks, including in-flight duties. While support will focus on the specialized needs of Special Operations Aviation (SOA) until Future Vertical Lift (FVL) deployment, some participation in FVL development is expected.

The success of this contract hinges on a continuous and iterative process of defining and refining requirements as operational needs evolves, coupled with a disciplined approach to systems development, integration, and sustainment. Recognizing that the aircraft and related systems are dynamic and subject to ongoing upgrades and modifications, the Contractor will play an integral role throughout the entire lifecycle model, from initial concept and design to testing, fielding, sustainment, and eventual disposal. This involvement ensures that the evolving requirements are consistently addressed, and that the systems remain effective and relevant throughout their operational lifespan. The Contractor will therefore need to be flexible, adaptable, and proactive in addressing the changing needs of the supported organization.

· Provide a detailed description of your firm’s specific capabilities and experience in providing Support Services for the Special Operations Aviation – Specialized Technical Services – III or projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.

Submission Details:

· Deadline: August 19, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT

· Email: ruth.christopher.civ@socom.mil; ryan.s.edmonds.civ@socom.mil; and chiffon.m.bradshaw.civ@socom.mil

· Important Note: Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research; questions will not be entertained at this time. Submission of a response is voluntary and does not guarantee participation in any future RFP. All interested parties must respond separately to any future solicitations.