CSO Call 9 - Cyber Defense Platform
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8600-23-S-C056-0009
- Agency
- Air Force Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Place of performance
- Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
- Points of contact
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- Brock Bowers aflcmc.wa.soc@us.af.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is seeking a vendor to source, configure, and deploy a comprehensive cyber defense platform under CSO Call 9 through the AFLCMC Data Operation Commercial Solutions Opening. The procurement requires a state-of-the-art commercial solution utilizing Elastic Stack, Elastic EDR, and SOAR software on dedicated hardware to support 4,000 endpoints at an IL6+ (S/SAR) security level. Key requirements include procuring specific Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD EPYC processors, 63 Federal Elastic Enterprise licenses with EDR/XDR capabilities, IBM QRADAR SOAR software, and Cyberspatial Teleseer licenses, along with comprehensive training for seven personnel. Vendors must have personnel with Secret security clearances and the ability to be read into Special Access Programs. The evaluation criteria will prioritize technical capabilities, experience with technologies like Kubernetes, VMWare, Elastic, and QRadar, and the vendor's ability to meet security and scheduling requirements. Proposals are due by September 5, 2025, following multiple amendments to the Statement of Objectives that updated government specifications.
This opportunity operates as a full and open competition with no set-aside designation, and AFLCMC anticipates awarding a FAR Part 12 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price task orders to one or more vendors. The contract period extends from November 2025 to May 2030, with an initial six-month deployment phase followed by potential 4.5-year extensions for license sustainment and expansion. The procurement includes multiple task areas: Security Operations Center Deployment, Bulk Training (seven seats for Elasticsearch Engineer training), and Technical Support/Licenses, with optional phases for additional licenses and on-site support. Performance will take place near Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, Ohio, where the vendor will deploy the cyber defense platform. The government will provide necessary funded equipment, network access, and RHEL operating system licenses to support the implementation.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
This is the initial posting of CSO Call 9 titled "Cyber Defense Platform" under the AFLCMC Data Operation CSO. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) requires a vendor to source, configure, and deploy a cyber defense platform near the Wright Patterson Air Force Base location. Offerors are invited to submit technical proposals to develop and deliver a state-of-the-art commercial solution that addresses the technical and performance requirements as detailed in Attachment 1 — Statement of Objectives (SOO) — Cyber Defense Platform. AFLCMC will conduct this acquisition as a full and open competition under the AFLCMC Data Operation CSO. AFLCMC anticipates awarding a FAR Part 12 contract to one or more vendors. AFLCMC intends to follow the processes identified in the Data Operations CSO unless otherwise noted in the posted Call. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services). Please review all documents in their entirety.
Please note the SOO was updated on 26 August 2025 to update the Government's specifications on page 6 and 7.
Update #2 ·
This is the initial posting of CSO Call 9 titled "Cyber Defense Platform" under the AFLCMC Data Operation CSO. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) requires a vendor to source, configure, and deploy a cyber defense platform near the Wright Patterson Air Force Base location. Offerors are invited to submit technical proposals to develop and deliver a state-of-the-art commercial solution that addresses the technical and performance requirements as detailed in Attachment 1 — Statement of Objectives (SOO) — Cyber Defense Platform. AFLCMC will conduct this acquisition as a full and open competition under the AFLCMC Data Operation CSO. AFLCMC anticipates awarding a FAR Part 12 contract to one or more vendors. AFLCMC intends to follow the processes identified in the Data Operations CSO unless otherwise noted in the posted Call. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services). Please review all documents in their entirety.
Please note the SOO was updated on 18 August 2025 to update the Government's specifications on page 6.
Update #1 ·
This is the initial posting of CSO Call 9 titled "Cyber Defense Platform" under the AFLCMC Data Operation CSO. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) requires a vendor to source, configure, and deploy a cyber defense platform near the Wright Patterson Air Force Base location. Offerors are invited to submit technical proposals to develop and deliver a state-of-the-art commercial solution that addresses the technical and performance requirements as detailed in Attachment 1 — Statement of Objectives (SOO) — Cyber Defense Platform. AFLCMC will conduct this acquisition as a full and open competition under the AFLCMC Data Operation CSO. AFLCMC anticipates awarding a FAR Part 12 contract to one or more vendors. AFLCMC intends to follow the processes identified in the Data Operations CSO unless otherwise noted in the posted Call. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services). Please review all documents in their entirety.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CSO Call 9 - Cyber Defense Platform - SOO Amendment 2.pdf | ||
| CSO Call 9 - Cyber Defense Platform - SOO Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| CSO Call 9 - Cyber Defense Platform.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CSO Call 9 - Cyber Defense Platform | Solicitation | |
| CSO Call 8 - "Project Smiley" | Solicitation | |
| CSO Call 5 - "PROJECT MARINE DUCK" | Solicitation | |
| Project Hydra: Software Refactoring under AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening | Solicitation | |
| DRAFT CSO Call 5 - "Project Marine Duck" | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Project Night Owl: Managed Service Provider under AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening | Solicitation | |
| Project Vulcan Forge Call under AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening | Solicitation | |
| AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening - Call 1 Project Golden Gate | Solicitation | |
| AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening Call 1 - Project Golden Gate | Solicitation | |
| AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening | Special Notice | |
| AFLCMC Data Operations Commercial Solutions Opening | Pre-Solicitation |
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