TRIDENT_QA 04082026.xlsx
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- Industry Day: Decisive Action Follow-On
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- HDTRA1-26-R-0026
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency
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This file is a Questions and Answers document from DTRA's Industry Day event held on March 31, 2026, regarding the Decisive Action Follow-On acquisition, also known as the TRIDENT program. The Q&A addresses 52 industry questions covering program structure, security requirements, staffing, facilities, and technical expectations for this effort.
The effort exceeds $100 million and will be awarded as a single task order under the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle using a cost-type contract structure with a Best Value evaluation methodology (not Lowest Price Technically Acceptable). DTRA will coordinate JWICS provisioning and facility requirements, though final SCIF space allocation and size remain under internal evaluation. The contract will support overseas operations in Germany, Korea, and Australia, with embedded support teams for Combatant Commands and interagency coordination through Communities of Interest and Liaison Officer networks. Key requirements include sustaining open communication lines, supporting short-term surge operations (60-90 days, not exceeding 180 days), maintaining COMSEC Material Control System compliance coordinated with DTRA, and providing subject matter expertise in COTS/GOTS technologies rather than R&D. The transition-in period is specified as no later than 60 days with coordination between the incumbent and follow-on contractor. Oral presentations are under consideration for proposal evaluation. Small Business goals and specific staffing numbers will be determined following market research completion, with the draft RFP expected to be released via SAM.gov in FY26 Q3. The government will coordinate SCI and SAP clearance read-ons and provide a classified reading room for contractor personnel.
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| Attendees List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DTRA DA Follow-On Industry 04082026.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| TRIDENT_PWS_DRAFT_UNCLASS.docx | DOCX document | |
| TRIDENT_PWS_DRAFT_V1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Passing Clearances with locations .pdf |
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Q&A
| TRIDENT_Industry Day Questions | ||
| Question ID | Question | Government Response |
| Q1 | Can the Government clarify whether the contractor will be expected to provide and maintain JWICS connectivity at contractor-provided SCIF facilities, or will the Government facilitate JWICS provisioning? Additionally, will the contractor be expected to maintain separate SIPRNET and JWICS enclaves, or will a single multi-level security architecture be acceptable? | If the requirement remains for JWICs connectivity at contractor-provided SCIF facilities, the Government will coordinate JWICS provisioning with the contractor as necessary. Multi- level security architecture is not currently required, and such architecture will have to be further evaluated. |
| Q2 | Can the Government clarify whether a formal transition period with incumbent contractor knowledge transfer will be provided? If so, what is the anticipated duration of the transition period, and will the Government facilitate access to incumbent personnel, documentation, and systems during transition? | Yes. Transition-in period will be provided with coordination between incumbent and follow-on contractor. Transition-out requirements are specified in the current DA contract with communication/coordination as necessary to ensure a seamless transition-out. Currently the draft PWS specifies FOC for transition-in NLT 60 days. |
| Q3 | Is there a requirement to bring in an established technology integration ecosystem — including partnerships with defense technology OEMs, national laboratories, and academic institutions — to accelerate the identification, evaluation, and fielding of CWMD-relevant technologies? | This is not a requirement at this time. |
| Q4 | Is the contractor expected to propose a structured assessment methodology for COTS/GOTS and prototype technologies? | This is not a requirement. |
| Q5 | Will DTRA facilitate and coordinate SCI and SAP clearance read-ons? | Yes, DTRA will coordinate reading on individuals to special access and compartmented programs. |
| Q6 | Will the Contractor be expected to maintain a COMSEC Material Control System (CMCS) compliant with CNSSI 4005 or a successor directive? | COMSEC Material Control System will be coordinated in conjunction with DTRA; CO is on a subaccount within DTRA and will be maintained locally |
| Q7 | Is there a desire for this capability and an ability to host wargames? | Wargame hosting is not under this effort. However, the contractor will be responsible to capture lessons learned from wargames and exercises. |
| Q8 | Can the government confirm if the award will not be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)? | Correct; Best Value is the current plan. |
| Q9 | Is the government considering oral presentations? | Use of Oral Presentations is under consideration. |
| Q10 | Please confirm classification of SOW. | RFP will be unclassified. PWS will include a classified addendum. Mechanics and instructions on submission and handling of proposal will be provided |
| Q11 | Is SCIF going to be a requirement at the contractor facility? | We are currently looking at the feasibility of SCIF space at the contractor’s site. |
| Q12 | Is effort less than $100 million? | No, this effort is in excess of $100 million. |
| Q13 | Is the Government looking at prioritized tasks over time? | DTRA has undergone budget cuts over time and this may or may not continue in the future. While this effort is not intended to be an LOE contract, we need the ability to continue to meet mission demands under an ever-changing budget environment. |
| Q14 | Does the government see any specific challenges to accomplish this effort? | Inability to predict global crises and maintain the ability to mobilize and surge when needed to meet those challenges |
| Q15 | Please elaborate on the Research, Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) of technologies in the CWMD area. | This effort does not encompass RDT&E of CWMD solutions. Rather, SMEs will be expected to understand and work with available technologies and provide recommendations and assistance to government. SMEs will act as advisors, enablers incorporating solutions that are already developed. |
| Q16 | What Key Positions have you required in the past? | Key positions have not yet been determined for this effort, but In the past, the government has required Key positions for the PM and potentially the Task Lead. |
| Q17 | Can you say how many FTEs? | Not at this time. |
| Q18 | How much SCIF space is anticipated? | The government is evaluating the feasibility and amount of SCIF space needed. |
| Q19 | Can you specify where OCONUS requirements are? | Germany, Korea and Australia. |
| Q20 | Will names of companies excluded from competing on this effort be provided? | Yes. |
| Q21 | Is there a prohibition on exclusive teaming? | No. |
| Q22 | Please expand upon the nature of support to CCMDs. | Embedded Teams with CCMDs. We help integrate DTRA capabilities into CCMDs and we support Teams that support CCMDs. |
| Q23 | Please expand upon the nature of Interagency Support. | We work with Communities of Interest (COI)s, we host LNOs which provide a rapid means to reach back to coordinate rapid response when needed. |
| Q24 | What are challenges to communication? | Coms networks are not always compatible. We try to work those incompatibilities out with periodic exercises to identify and correct the issues. Particularly we have seen problems in communication from the battlefield to the JOC and it is helpful to have people forward. |
| Q25 | What does CZ perceive as their largest risks? | - Loss of direct support |
- Breaks in communication
- Loss of government oversight
- Negative Impact Operations
- Misunderstanding of People who are forward
- Loss of knowledge transfer
- Loss of Geographical moving parts
- Loss of turnaround response times
| Q26 | Does DTRA see any target of opportunities? | Relatively low risk for front office staff, maintaining information, ensure to balance of what’s going on in combat commands, and stay updated on DTRA’s Mission. |
| Q27 | What is the risk tolerance of the SCIF location being all government? | No risk. |
| Q28 | Does DTRA have any Small Business suggestions? | DTRA is in the Market Research phase but will inform Small Businesses during the same time as Large Businesses on Sam.Gov. |
| Q29 | When will L & M be made available for review? | The government plans to release the draft RFP via Sam.gov in FY26 Q3. |
| Q30 | What is the Small Business (SB) goals? | DTRA will provide SB goals upon completion of the Market Research. |
| Q31 | Is DTRA looking for independent operation support? | No. |
| Q32 | Will there be Reach-Back support? | DTRA may need front desk coverage. |
| Q33 | What combat support SURGE and in what durations? | If needed, the duration is short term, 60-90 days but not exceeding 180 days. |
| Q34 | What is most important to DTRA? | Maintaining open lines of communication and filling in the gaps of what works. •Ensure a safe, secure, reliable, and effective strategic deterrent |
•Deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions for Joint Force and warfighters •Agile and responsive programs address evolving and emerging threats •Unified and integrated approach to counter WMD threats •Global reach and customer base; strategically aligned footprint •Highly specialized workforce, skillsets, and capabilities
| Q35 | Will there be a multi-award? | No, the government anticipates awarding a single task order under an existing IDIQ, likely GSA OASIS+. |
| Q36 | Would DTRA need tactically, military deception, and army logistics? | No. |
| Q37 | Does DTRA need special comms (communication), tactical sensitivities, caucuses signature CBRN or “Red Teaming/Mothers? | Yes. |
| Q38 | Does DTRA need use CITRIX 3? | Yes. |
| Q39 | Does DTRA want smother transitions? | Yes, transitions should have a smooth process flow and proceed seamlessly. |
| Q40 | Does DTRA need operation management, technical support, readiness? | Yes. |
| Q41 | What Intelligence requirements does DTRA have? | None. DTRA does not have intel authorities. Requests are coordinated with DIA and/or through COCOMs. |
| Q42 | How large is DTRA’s fleet? | DTRA Fleet (spread across 4 locations world wide): 10 x SUVs, 12 x trucks, 11 x vans, 3 x sedans, 7 x forklifts, 8 x trailers. |
| Q43 | What are some specific UAS needs? | That it matches sensors to unmanned systems, focuses primarily on COTS/GOTS products. No development. |
| Q44 | Is there an emphasis on SMEs who understand technology? | Yes, SMEs who understand existing/emerging technology and who can provide suggestions on modernizing existing equipment or bringing in new equipment. |
| Q45 | Will this be a performance or A&AS contract? | A&AS contract. |
| Q46 | Will DH stay together or be split among other requirements? | DH would stay together and be its own CLIN. All efforts are likely to be their own CLINs. |
| Q47 | Will there be plug numbers for ODCs, travel, etc.? | Yes. |
| Q48 | Will the government provide staffing numbers? | This decision is pending. |
| Q49 | What size is needed for the SCIF space? | DTRA will not know until all internal SCIF allocations are settled. |
| Q50 | What will be the contract type? | Cost-type. |
| Q51 | Any coordination between TRIDENT and other CO contracts? | No formal coordination among contractors, and necessary coordination will be handled via CO. |
| Q52 | What contract vehicle is the government considering? | OASIS+. |
| Q53 | Will DTRA provide a classified reading room? | Yes. |
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