9 CS/SCOO ConfigOS

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a contract for ConfigOS software license, maintenance, and technical support to the 9th Communications Squadron's Cyber Operations Flight at Beale AFB. The notice pertains to the procurement of software licenses and support services for mission-critical systems utilizing ConfigOS. The opportunity falls under the NAICS category of Other Computer Related Services and is classified as an IT and Telecom Business Application Software procurement. The contract will be fulfilled through a combination of open market procurement and a GSA 2GIT Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The notice is specifically targeted at small businesses and serves as a notification of potential contract award.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure comprehensive software licensing and support for ConfigOS across various operating systems and environments. The contract will cover a base year with four additional option years, including software updates, annual maintenance, and technical support during business hours. Eligible contractors must be able to provide support through multiple channels including phone, email, online ticketing, and knowledge base. Strict adherence to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) is mandatory for all services. The government intends to procure specific ConfigOS product licenses, including SCLD-COSA-BASE-1P through open market procedures and SCLD-COSA-WWS-1, SCLD-COSA-WIN-1, and SCLD-COSA-LX-1 through the existing GSA 2GIT BPA. The notice emphasizes the critical nature of prompt and effective service delivery to prevent disruptions to 9 CS/SCOO operations. It is important to note that this notice is not a request for proposals and the government retains full discretion in the award process.