Communication Managerial Security Support Services - Colombia (CO-D-GAK)

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center seeks Communications Security Managerial Support Services for the Colombian Joint Staff under a Foreign Military Sales arrangement (FMS case CO-D-GAK), with proposals due June 29, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside, competitive procurement using a tradeoff evaluation process.

Place of performance is Bogota, Colombia. The contractor must provide one primary and one alternate bilingual COMSEC Account Manager (Spanish ILR Level 4 and English proficiency) managing U.S. Department of Defense-provided COMSEC material and equipment. Core responsibilities include receipt, custody, accounting, and distribution of classified and non-classified COMSEC material; semi-annual physical inventories; routine destruction; NSA CSS Policy Manual 3-16 and CJCSI 6510.06D-compliant record-keeping; technical support for GSA security locks; page checks on keying material; immediate incident reporting to USSOUTHCOM J6-C2IP, the U.S. Embassy, and NSA Central Office of Record; and C5ISR support services. COMSEC Account Managers must obtain NSA certification prior to arrival, maintain CompTIA Security+ or higher certification, possess GSA-certified safe and lock technician qualification (at least one manager), and demonstrate background in Electronic Keying Management Systems, VINES/HAIPE software, C5ISR systems, tactical and strategic communications, and cryptographic equipment troubleshooting. Coverage is required 0730–1600 hours weekdays, plus 24/7 on-call availability. The contractor provides communication equipment, health insurance for personnel, and housing aligned with U.S. State Department Group 3 rates; all out-of-country travel requires 14 calendar days' advance notice and Contracting Officer pre-approval.

The contract period is five years, August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2031. NAICS code is 541513, Computer Facilities Management Services; small business size standard is $37 million. The pricing structure combines firm-fixed-price line items for COMSEC custodian and home office support, cost-no-fee items for living quarters and mobilization/demobilization, and not-to-exceed cost-no-fee items for travel and other direct costs. Monthly status reports, TDY reports, risk mitigation plans, emergency action plans, and resumes are required deliverables. Performance standards mandate zero validated complaints monthly for material protection, receipt/safeguarding, accounting, inventory, destruction, and page checks; NSA account suspension must be remedied within five business days. Questions are due 21 calendar days before June 29.