Command, Control, and Infrastructure Operation (C2IO) services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- C2IO
- Agency
-
TACOM Life Cycle Management Command
Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
- Place of performance
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit (ACCDTA), operating under the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to develop acquisition strategy for Command, Control, and Infrastructure Operation (C2IO) services. The contract will encompass comprehensive IT services including network management, hardware and software support, telecommunications services, systems administration, deployed operations support, and change management across Fort Belvoir, Virginia and multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations. Key requirements include maintaining C2IO systems with 97% operational readiness, providing qualified personnel holding top secret/SCI security clearances, supporting network infrastructure across distributed locations, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense, Army, and Intelligence Community regulations and security protocols. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in IT facilities management, network systems installation and maintenance, cross-domain media transfers, and wireless telecommunications services. The RFI deadline is January 29, 2026, and interested parties are advised to monitor sam.gov for subsequent formal solicitation announcements and additional requirement details.
This procurement is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside contract and represents a transition from the current incumbent contractor, AKIMA SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC (contract number W50NH9-21-C-0011). The anticipated contract structure is a Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort award under NAICS Code 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) with a $37 million size standard, indicating this is a small business set-aside. The contract term will span sixty months, consisting of a six-month base period beginning September 19, 2026, followed by four twelve-month option periods and an optional six-month extension. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for participation. This RFI is issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract; response to the RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect firms' ability to submit offers when the formal solicitation is released.
Notice text
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.
This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations; formal notices will be released on https://sam.gov/ website. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the website for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command‐Detroit (ACC‐DTA), U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for a Command, Control, and Infrastructure Operation (C2IO) services contract. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Priced Level of Effort contract, under NAICS Code 541513 – Computer Facilities Management Services. The size standard associated with this NAICS code is $37 MIL. The Product Service Code is DA01 - IT and Telecom – IT Services. Additionally, the Government is considering a sixty (60) month contract for this service that may include: a base period of six (6) months and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods with the option for a six (6) month extension. System for Award Management (SAM) will be mandatory for this contract (see SAM website at https://beta.sam.gov). DUNS information will be mandatory for this contract. (See http://smallbusiness.dnb.com or call 1‐ 800‐234‐ 3867 for more information).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than two (2) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 12:00 PM EST on 29 January 2026 to the following mailbox: laura.t.palumbo.civ@army.mil.
A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review. (Attachment 1)
Please complete and reply to the following questions:
- What type of work has your company performed in the past three (3) years in support of the same or similar requirement?
- Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.
- Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.
- What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?
- Please note that under a Small‐Business Set‐Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219‐14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this draft PWS for the base period as well as the option periods.
- Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.
- Respondents to this notice must indicate whether they qualify as an 8(a) Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
- Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements.
- What comments and/or concerns do you have with the above Command, Control, and Infrastructure Operations (C2IO) services RFI?
The Government encourages you to submit any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share with us regarding C2IO Services to the mailbox provided above. We welcome your participation in making C2IO Services a model acquisition. Please note that official information will be provided by the Contracting Officer. Any information received from other sources should not be relied upon as official.
**The Contracting Officer will consolidate all inquiries and route to the appropriate person(s). Any questions /comments received from industry will NOT be posted on the public website.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Common Questions for C2IO-3 RFI.docx | DOCX document | |
| C2IO-3_PWS_RFI.pdf |
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