Cryptographic Systems Engineering Support

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters District Washington is seeking qualified contractors to provide cryptographic systems engineering support and Communications Security (COMSEC) services through a market research Sources Sought Notice. The anticipated contract will support the Space Systems Center Program Offices, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center's Cryptological and Cyber Systems Division, and the National Security Agency's Cybersecurity Directorate by providing subject matter experts to establish and update COMSEC policies, develop cryptographic solutions, conduct requirements analysis, manage key materials, and coordinate with NSA for system certification. Interested contractors must submit a six-page capability statement addressing their technical approach, past performance, business category, and size by December 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Prospective respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and may utilize various strategic contractual vehicles. The government will evaluate responses based on technical capability, past performance, and business qualifications, with Mrs. Amanda Henderson serving as the Contracting Officer and primary point of contact.

This is a market research effort with no set-aside designation and no formal commitment to acquire services or reimburse response costs. The anticipated contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price/Level of Effort/Times & Materials arrangement with a base period and four option periods, classified under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract is designed to replace the current transactional model of cryptographic support with an integrated contractor-provided solution focusing on space systems cryptographic solutions across both ground and space platforms. Interested vendors should note this is preliminary market research; a formal solicitation is expected to follow after the government receives and reviews capability statements.