USSOCOM POTFF III Program Support

UPDATE (as of 06 October 2026): POTFF III Draft RFP Amendment 3 Update. Thank you to everyone who took part in the draft RFP process. Your questions and comments have improved this requirement. This posting includes the Governments responses to the Draft Amendment 3 questions, a revised Section H, Attachment 4 (Hard-to-Fill Pairs), and information on current billets and vacancies. We expect to release the solicitation next week, at which point the solicitation notice identifier will change to H9240027RE001. We are not holding another round of draft questions. However, if you believe we have missed something significant, we welcome your feedback before then via email. Responses to draft RFP questions are provided for planning purposes only. If a question is material to your proposal, please submit it again during the solicitation question period so it receives an official answer. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 24 September 2026: The Government has posted its answers to the questions submitted on Draft RFP Amendment 2. The Government is requesting you direct your attention particularly to the new Data Science descriptions in Appendix 1, and the language addressing SCLA in Sections L and M. Also, please not, this latest set of draft documents is under a commercial acquisition framework, and accordingly, the proposed structure for the travel clin has been changed. Please submit any new questions by 30 September 2026, 1600 EST. We will aim to answer those questions by 7 October. The government has a moderate expectation this will be our last round of QA before the final solicitation release, which it expects to occur between 10-15 October (medium confidence, with high confidence it will release prior to October 31st). As before, these answers are concerning draft documentation and are non-binding. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 14 September 2026: Please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 18 September 2026 1600 EST. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 14 September 2026:The Government is publishing Draft Amendment 2 to the RFP which includes several major updates and structural changes. Key revisions include (1) updating regulatory alignment with FAR and RFO stating This solicitation and resulting awards are issued under the FAR as revised by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul RFO to the extent adopted by the Department of War DoW by class deviation as of the solicitation issue date, (2) reducing the performance period from 8 years down to 5 years, (3) formally defining surge capacity requirements within the solicitation, (4) publishing Appendix 1 which now grants access to the specific qualifications and requirements (Data Scientist categories are still under active Government review), and (5) consolidating the PMO CLIN into the overall FFP LCAT rates structure. Please keep in mind that all questions and answers are and have been related to draft docs. Government replies during this stage should be treated as draft answers and subject to change. If you have previous questions that may warrant a different reply now, feel free to re-ask them. Please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 14 September 2026 1600 EST. The Government is anticipating a 30-day solicitation window for proposals, with an RFP release between 1-15 October. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 01 September 2026: Revision to Government responses for Draft RFP Amendment 1 questions This updated file adds Items #229 through #235 which were inadvertently omitted from the 31 August 2026 posting All previously posted responses remain unchanged. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 30August 2026: Good afternoon, We want to thank everyone who submitted questions and feedback on the latest set of draft documents. Your input has helped us realize where we needed to improve and revise our solicitation package, and hopefully our continued back and forth will lead to a better source selection for everyone involved. I realize that we punted on a few questions. We are working hard to finalize or definitize answers and want to circle back to all matters left unresolved. We are going to publish another set of draft documents (hopefully by September 11th) along with updated answers, and will encourage industry feedback on that revised set as well. Two areas we will be looking hard at will be defining our surge requirements and expectations, and also how we measure and surveil vacancies and fill times (our no-fault language and structure). Also, we aim to have a finalized Appendix 1 with our set LCATs and position descriptions. We plan on having Appendix 2 drop off and be subsumed by Appendix 1. Thank you once again for you input and your early contributions towards shaping this source selection. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 18August 2026: The Government is providing two (2) administrative clarifications regarding the Amended Draft RFP attachments and system access. 1- Appendix 1 Status. Please note that the Appendix 1 attachment currently provided is intentionally only one 1 page in length as the Government is currently reviewing this document. 2- Reminder Attachment Access Instructions. All official attachments are housed in the PIEE Solicitation Module. Please navigate to the opportunity on SAM.gov and scroll down to the Attachments/Links section. Clicking the hyperlink labeled PIEE Solicitation Module Link will direct you to the PIEE portal where all attachments are housed. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 17August 2026:Please be advised that the turnaround time for submitting questions for this upcoming round of QA will be compressed. To ensure you receive a response, please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 21 August 2026 1600 EST. You are welcome to submit additional questions after this deadline; however, the Government cannot guarantee we will be able to review or respond to them. Request for Industry Feedback: Surge Capacity and CLIN Structure; As you review the amended solicitation documents, you will notice incomplete/contradictory information regarding surge capacity, CLIN structure, and related directions. This aspect is a work in progress, as the Government has not yet settled on a final direction. We are currently contemplating adding an independent surge capacity requirement that extends above and beyond routine flexible scheduling, and we are evaluating multiple Courses of Action (COAs) to explicitly build this capacity into the contract. We are specifically requesting industrys thoughts and recommendations on this subject. If the Government chooses to include this requirement, we are looking for recommendations on the most practical approach. Specifically, we welcome your insights on the management, tracking, pricing, and invoicing of surge capacity for staffed operational laborers. Administrative Update; Additionally, please note an administrative update regarding our points of contact: Maj Austin Rains (austin.p.rains.mil@socom.mil) has assumed the role of Primary Point of Contact for this requirement moving forward. Its not lost on us that this package as whole is a substantial revision and departure of the previous draft, and several sections will contradict previous QA affirmations. The acquisition team and strategy have shifted substantially after further contemplation of how the Government can best pursue this effort and deliver the POTFF capability to the warfighter. We are much happier now with our current direction, but remain open to all industry feedback. Thank you for your continued interest in supporting the USSOCOM POTFF mission.---BREAK---- Previous posting of 20 July 2026: Adding Industry Day Attendee List to attachments. ---BREAK---- Previous posting of 13 July 2026: Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 24 September 2026): The Government has posted its answers to the questions submitted on Draft RFP Amendment 2. The Government is requesting you direct your attention particularly to the new Data Science descriptions in Appendix 1, and the language addressing SCLA in Sections L and M. Also, please not, this latest set of draft documents is under a commercial acquisition framework, and accordingly, the proposed structure for the travel clin has been changed. Please submit any new questions by 30 September 2026, 1600 EST. We will aim to answer those questions by 7 October. The government has a moderate expectation this will be our last round of QA before the final solicitation release, which it expects to occur between 10-15 October (medium confidence, with high confidence it will release prior to October 31st). As before, these answers are concerning draft documentation and are non-binding. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 14 September 2026: Please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 18 September 2026 1600 EST. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 14 September 2026:The Government is publishing Draft Amendment 2 to the RFP which includes several major updates and structural changes. Key revisions include (1) updating regulatory alignment with FAR and RFO stating This solicitation and resulting awards are issued under the FAR as revised by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul RFO to the extent adopted by the Department of War DoW by class deviation as of the solicitation issue date, (2) reducing the performance period from 8 years down to 5 years, (3) formally defining surge capacity requirements within the solicitation, (4) publishing Appendix 1 which now grants access to the specific qualifications and requirements (Data Scientist categories are still under active Government review), and (5) consolidating the PMO CLIN into the overall FFP LCAT rates structure. Please keep in mind that all questions and answers are and have been related to draft docs. Government replies during this stage should be treated as draft answers and subject to change. If you have previous questions that may warrant a different reply now, feel free to re-ask them. Please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 14 September 2026 1600 EST. The Government is anticipating a 30-day solicitation window for proposals, with an RFP release between 1-15 October. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 01 September 2026: Revision to Government responses for Draft RFP Amendment 1 questions This updated file adds Items #229 through #235 which were inadvertently omitted from the 31 August 2026 posting All previously posted responses remain unchanged. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 30August 2026: Good afternoon, We want to thank everyone who submitted questions and feedback on the latest set of draft documents. Your input has helped us realize where we needed to improve and revise our solicitation package, and hopefully our continued back and forth will lead to a better source selection for everyone involved. I realize that we punted on a few questions. We are working hard to finalize or definitize answers and want to circle back to all matters left unresolved. We are going to publish another set of draft documents (hopefully by September 11th) along with updated answers, and will encourage industry feedback on that revised set as well. Two areas we will be looking hard at will be defining our surge requirements and expectations, and also how we measure and surveil vacancies and fill times (our no-fault language and structure). Also, we aim to have a finalized Appendix 1 with our set LCATs and position descriptions. We plan on having Appendix 2 drop off and be subsumed by Appendix 1. Thank you once again for you input and your early contributions towards shaping this source selection. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 18August 2026: The Government is providing two (2) administrative clarifications regarding the Amended Draft RFP attachments and system access. 1- Appendix 1 Status. Please note that the Appendix 1 attachment currently provided is intentionally only one 1 page in length as the Government is currently reviewing this document. 2- Reminder Attachment Access Instructions. All official attachments are housed in the PIEE Solicitation Module. Please navigate to the opportunity on SAM.gov and scroll down to the Attachments/Links section. Clicking the hyperlink labeled PIEE Solicitation Module Link will direct you to the PIEE portal where all attachments are housed. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 17August 2026:Please be advised that the turnaround time for submitting questions for this upcoming round of QA will be compressed. To ensure you receive a response, please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 21 August 2026 1600 EST. You are welcome to submit additional questions after this deadline; however, the Government cannot guarantee we will be able to review or respond to them. Request for Industry Feedback: Surge Capacity and CLIN Structure; As you review the amended solicitation documents, you will notice incomplete/contradictory information regarding surge capacity, CLIN structure, and related directions. This aspect is a work in progress, as the Government has not yet settled on a final direction. We are currently contemplating adding an independent surge capacity requirement that extends above and beyond routine flexible scheduling, and we are evaluating multiple Courses of Action (COAs) to explicitly build this capacity into the contract. We are specifically requesting industrys thoughts and recommendations on this subject. If the Government chooses to include this requirement, we are looking for recommendations on the most practical approach. Specifically, we welcome your insights on the management, tracking, pricing, and invoicing of surge capacity for staffed operational laborers. Administrative Update; Additionally, please note an administrative update regarding our points of contact: Maj Austin Rains (austin.p.rains.mil@socom.mil) has assumed the role of Primary Point of Contact for this requirement moving forward. Its not lost on us that this package as whole is a substantial revision and departure of the previous draft, and several sections will contradict previous QA affirmations. The acquisition team and strategy have shifted substantially after further contemplation of how the Government can best pursue this effort and deliver the POTFF capability to the warfighter. We are much happier now with our current direction, but remain open to all industry feedback. Thank you for your continued interest in supporting the USSOCOM POTFF mission.---BREAK---- Previous posting of 20 July 2026: Adding Industry Day Attendee List to attachments. ---BREAK---- Previous posting of 13 July 2026: Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 14 September 2026): Please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 18 September 2026 1600 EST. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 14 September 2026:The Government is publishing Draft Amendment 2 to the RFP which includes several major updates and structural changes. Key revisions include (1) updating regulatory alignment with FAR and RFO stating This solicitation and resulting awards are issued under the FAR as revised by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul RFO to the extent adopted by the Department of War DoW by class deviation as of the solicitation issue date, (2) reducing the performance period from 8 years down to 5 years, (3) formally defining surge capacity requirements within the solicitation, (4) publishing Appendix 1 which now grants access to the specific qualifications and requirements (Data Scientist categories are still under active Government review), and (5) consolidating the PMO CLIN into the overall FFP LCAT rates structure. Please keep in mind that all questions and answers are and have been related to draft docs. Government replies during this stage should be treated as draft answers and subject to change. If you have previous questions that may warrant a different reply now, feel free to re-ask them. Please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 14 September 2026 1600 EST. The Government is anticipating a 30-day solicitation window for proposals, with an RFP release between 1-15 October. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 01 September 2026: Revision to Government responses for Draft RFP Amendment 1 questions This updated file adds Items #229 through #235 which were inadvertently omitted from the 31 August 2026 posting All previously posted responses remain unchanged. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 30August 2026: Good afternoon, We want to thank everyone who submitted questions and feedback on the latest set of draft documents. Your input has helped us realize where we needed to improve and revise our solicitation package, and hopefully our continued back and forth will lead to a better source selection for everyone involved. I realize that we punted on a few questions. We are working hard to finalize or definitize answers and want to circle back to all matters left unresolved. We are going to publish another set of draft documents (hopefully by September 11th) along with updated answers, and will encourage industry feedback on that revised set as well. Two areas we will be looking hard at will be defining our surge requirements and expectations, and also how we measure and surveil vacancies and fill times (our no-fault language and structure). Also, we aim to have a finalized Appendix 1 with our set LCATs and position descriptions. We plan on having Appendix 2 drop off and be subsumed by Appendix 1. Thank you once again for you input and your early contributions towards shaping this source selection. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 18August 2026: The Government is providing two (2) administrative clarifications regarding the Amended Draft RFP attachments and system access. 1- Appendix 1 Status. Please note that the Appendix 1 attachment currently provided is intentionally only one 1 page in length as the Government is currently reviewing this document. 2- Reminder Attachment Access Instructions. All official attachments are housed in the PIEE Solicitation Module. Please navigate to the opportunity on SAM.gov and scroll down to the Attachments/Links section. Clicking the hyperlink labeled PIEE Solicitation Module Link will direct you to the PIEE portal where all attachments are housed. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 17August 2026:Please be advised that the turnaround time for submitting questions for this upcoming round of QA will be compressed. To ensure you receive a response, please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 21 August 2026 1600 EST. You are welcome to submit additional questions after this deadline; however, the Government cannot guarantee we will be able to review or respond to them. Request for Industry Feedback: Surge Capacity and CLIN Structure; As you review the amended solicitation documents, you will notice incomplete/contradictory information regarding surge capacity, CLIN structure, and related directions. This aspect is a work in progress, as the Government has not yet settled on a final direction. We are currently contemplating adding an independent surge capacity requirement that extends above and beyond routine flexible scheduling, and we are evaluating multiple Courses of Action (COAs) to explicitly build this capacity into the contract. We are specifically requesting industrys thoughts and recommendations on this subject. If the Government chooses to include this requirement, we are looking for recommendations on the most practical approach. Specifically, we welcome your insights on the management, tracking, pricing, and invoicing of surge capacity for staffed operational laborers. Administrative Update; Additionally, please note an administrative update regarding our points of contact: Maj Austin Rains (austin.p.rains.mil@socom.mil) has assumed the role of Primary Point of Contact for this requirement moving forward. Its not lost on us that this package as whole is a substantial revision and departure of the previous draft, and several sections will contradict previous QA affirmations. The acquisition team and strategy have shifted substantially after further contemplation of how the Government can best pursue this effort and deliver the POTFF capability to the warfighter. We are much happier now with our current direction, but remain open to all industry feedback. Thank you for your continued interest in supporting the USSOCOM POTFF mission.---BREAK---- Previous posting of 20 July 2026: Adding Industry Day Attendee List to attachments. ---BREAK---- Previous posting of 13 July 2026: Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 01 September 2026): Revision to Government responses for Draft RFP Amendment 1 questions This updated file adds Items #229 through #235 which were inadvertently omitted from the 31 August 2026 posting All previously posted responses remain unchanged. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 30August 2026: Good afternoon, We want to thank everyone who submitted questions and feedback on the latest set of draft documents. Your input has helped us realize where we needed to improve and revise our solicitation package, and hopefully our continued back and forth will lead to a better source selection for everyone involved. I realize that we punted on a few questions. We are working hard to finalize or definitize answers and want to circle back to all matters left unresolved. We are going to publish another set of draft documents (hopefully by September 11th) along with updated answers, and will encourage industry feedback on that revised set as well. Two areas we will be looking hard at will be defining our surge requirements and expectations, and also how we measure and surveil vacancies and fill times (our no-fault language and structure). Also, we aim to have a finalized Appendix 1 with our set LCATs and position descriptions. We plan on having Appendix 2 drop off and be subsumed by Appendix 1. Thank you once again for you input and your early contributions towards shaping this source selection. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 18August 2026: The Government is providing two (2) administrative clarifications regarding the Amended Draft RFP attachments and system access. 1- Appendix 1 Status. Please note that the Appendix 1 attachment currently provided is intentionally only one 1 page in length as the Government is currently reviewing this document. 2- Reminder Attachment Access Instructions. All official attachments are housed in the PIEE Solicitation Module. Please navigate to the opportunity on SAM.gov and scroll down to the Attachments/Links section. Clicking the hyperlink labeled PIEE Solicitation Module Link will direct you to the PIEE portal where all attachments are housed. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 17August 2026:Please be advised that the turnaround time for submitting questions for this upcoming round of QA will be compressed. To ensure you receive a response, please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 21 August 2026 1600 EST. You are welcome to submit additional questions after this deadline; however, the Government cannot guarantee we will be able to review or respond to them. Request for Industry Feedback: Surge Capacity and CLIN Structure; As you review the amended solicitation documents, you will notice incomplete/contradictory information regarding surge capacity, CLIN structure, and related directions. This aspect is a work in progress, as the Government has not yet settled on a final direction. We are currently contemplating adding an independent surge capacity requirement that extends above and beyond routine flexible scheduling, and we are evaluating multiple Courses of Action (COAs) to explicitly build this capacity into the contract. We are specifically requesting industrys thoughts and recommendations on this subject. If the Government chooses to include this requirement, we are looking for recommendations on the most practical approach. Specifically, we welcome your insights on the management, tracking, pricing, and invoicing of surge capacity for staffed operational laborers. Administrative Update; Additionally, please note an administrative update regarding our points of contact: Maj Austin Rains (austin.p.rains.mil@socom.mil) has assumed the role of Primary Point of Contact for this requirement moving forward. Its not lost on us that this package as whole is a substantial revision and departure of the previous draft, and several sections will contradict previous QA affirmations. The acquisition team and strategy have shifted substantially after further contemplation of how the Government can best pursue this effort and deliver the POTFF capability to the warfighter. We are much happier now with our current direction, but remain open to all industry feedback. Thank you for your continued interest in supporting the USSOCOM POTFF mission.---BREAK---- Previous posting of 20 July 2026: Adding Industry Day Attendee List to attachments. ---BREAK---- Previous posting of 13 July 2026: Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 31 August 2026): Good afternoon, We want to thank everyone who submitted questions and feedback on the latest set of draft documents. Your input has helped us realize where we needed to improve and revise our solicitation package, and hopefully our continued back and forth will lead to a better source selection for everyone involved. I realize that we punted on a few questions. We are working hard to finalize or definitize answers and want to circle back to all matters left unresolved. We are going to publish another set of draft documents (hopefully by September 11th) along with updated answers, and will encourage industry feedback on that revised set as well. Two areas we will be looking hard at will be defining our surge requirements and expectations, and also how we measure and surveil vacancies and fill times (our no-fault language and structure). Also, we aim to have a finalized Appendix 1 with our set LCATs and position descriptions. We plan on having Appendix 2 drop off and be subsumed by Appendix 1. Thank you once again for you input and your early contributions towards shaping this source selection. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 18August 2026: The Government is providing two (2) administrative clarifications regarding the Amended Draft RFP attachments and system access. 1- Appendix 1 Status. Please note that the Appendix 1 attachment currently provided is intentionally only one 1 page in length as the Government is currently reviewing this document. 2- Reminder Attachment Access Instructions. All official attachments are housed in the PIEE Solicitation Module. Please navigate to the opportunity on SAM.gov and scroll down to the Attachments/Links section. Clicking the hyperlink labeled PIEE Solicitation Module Link will direct you to the PIEE portal where all attachments are housed. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 17August 2026:Please be advised that the turnaround time for submitting questions for this upcoming round of QA will be compressed. To ensure you receive a response, please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 21 August 2026 1600 EST. You are welcome to submit additional questions after this deadline; however, the Government cannot guarantee we will be able to review or respond to them. Request for Industry Feedback: Surge Capacity and CLIN Structure; As you review the amended solicitation documents, you will notice incomplete/contradictory information regarding surge capacity, CLIN structure, and related directions. This aspect is a work in progress, as the Government has not yet settled on a final direction. We are currently contemplating adding an independent surge capacity requirement that extends above and beyond routine flexible scheduling, and we are evaluating multiple Courses of Action (COAs) to explicitly build this capacity into the contract. We are specifically requesting industrys thoughts and recommendations on this subject. If the Government chooses to include this requirement, we are looking for recommendations on the most practical approach. Specifically, we welcome your insights on the management, tracking, pricing, and invoicing of surge capacity for staffed operational laborers. Administrative Update; Additionally, please note an administrative update regarding our points of contact: Maj Austin Rains (austin.p.rains.mil@socom.mil) has assumed the role of Primary Point of Contact for this requirement moving forward. Its not lost on us that this package as whole is a substantial revision and departure of the previous draft, and several sections will contradict previous QA affirmations. The acquisition team and strategy have shifted substantially after further contemplation of how the Government can best pursue this effort and deliver the POTFF capability to the warfighter. We are much happier now with our current direction, but remain open to all industry feedback. Thank you for your continued interest in supporting the USSOCOM POTFF mission.---BREAK---- Previous posting of 20 July 2026: Adding Industry Day Attendee List to attachments. ---BREAK---- Previous posting of 13 July 2026: Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 18 August 2026): The Government is providing two (2) administrative clarifications regarding the Amended Draft RFP attachments and system access. 1- Appendix 1 Status. Please note that the Appendix 1 attachment currently provided is intentionally only one 1 page in length as the Government is currently reviewing this document. 2- Reminder Attachment Access Instructions. All official attachments are housed in the PIEE Solicitation Module. Please navigate to the opportunity on SAM.gov and scroll down to the Attachments/Links section. Clicking the hyperlink labeled PIEE Solicitation Module Link will direct you to the PIEE portal where all attachments are housed. ----BREAK---- Previous posting of 17August 2026:Please be advised that the turnaround time for submitting questions for this upcoming round of QA will be compressed. To ensure you receive a response, please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 21 August 2026 1600 EST. You are welcome to submit additional questions after this deadline; however, the Government cannot guarantee we will be able to review or respond to them. Request for Industry Feedback: Surge Capacity and CLIN Structure; As you review the amended solicitation documents, you will notice incomplete/contradictory information regarding surge capacity, CLIN structure, and related directions. This aspect is a work in progress, as the Government has not yet settled on a final direction. We are currently contemplating adding an independent surge capacity requirement that extends above and beyond routine flexible scheduling, and we are evaluating multiple Courses of Action (COAs) to explicitly build this capacity into the contract. We are specifically requesting industrys thoughts and recommendations on this subject. If the Government chooses to include this requirement, we are looking for recommendations on the most practical approach. Specifically, we welcome your insights on the management, tracking, pricing, and invoicing of surge capacity for staffed operational laborers. Administrative Update; Additionally, please note an administrative update regarding our points of contact: Maj Austin Rains (austin.p.rains.mil@socom.mil) has assumed the role of Primary Point of Contact for this requirement moving forward. Its not lost on us that this package as whole is a substantial revision and departure of the previous draft, and several sections will contradict previous QA affirmations. The acquisition team and strategy have shifted substantially after further contemplation of how the Government can best pursue this effort and deliver the POTFF capability to the warfighter. We are much happier now with our current direction, but remain open to all industry feedback. Thank you for your continued interest in supporting the USSOCOM POTFF mission.---BREAK---- Previous posting of 20 July 2026: Adding Industry Day Attendee List to attachments. ---BREAK---- Previous posting of 13 July 2026: Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 17 August 2026): Please be advised that the turnaround time for submitting questions for this upcoming round of QA will be compressed. To ensure you receive a response, please submit your questions via email using the provided QA excel document no later than 21 August 2026 1600 EST. You are welcome to submit additional questions after this deadline; however, the Government cannot guarantee we will be able to review or respond to them. Request for Industry Feedback: Surge Capacity and CLIN Structure; As you review the amended solicitation documents, you will notice incomplete/contradictory information regarding surge capacity, CLIN structure, and related directions. This aspect is a work in progress, as the Government has not yet settled on a final direction. We are currently contemplating adding an independent surge capacity requirement that extends above and beyond routine flexible scheduling, and we are evaluating multiple Courses of Action (COAs) to explicitly build this capacity into the contract. We are specifically requesting industrys thoughts and recommendations on this subject. If the Government chooses to include this requirement, we are looking for recommendations on the most practical approach. Specifically, we welcome your insights on the management, tracking, pricing, and invoicing of surge capacity for staffed operational laborers. Administrative Update; Additionally, please note an administrative update regarding our points of contact: Maj Austin Rains (austin.p.rains.mil@socom.mil) has assumed the role of Primary Point of Contact for this requirement moving forward. Its not lost on us that this package as whole is a substantial revision and departure of the previous draft, and several sections will contradict previous QA affirmations. The acquisition team and strategy have shifted substantially after further contemplation of how the Government can best pursue this effort and deliver the POTFF capability to the warfighter. We are much happier now with our current direction, but remain open to all industry feedback. Thank you for your continued interest in supporting the USSOCOM POTFF mission.---BREAK---- Previous posting of 20 July 2026: Adding Industry Day Attendee List to attachments. ---BREAK---- Previous posting of 13 July 2026: Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 20 July 2026): Adding Industry Day Attendee List to attachments. ---BREAK---- Previous posting of 13 July 2026: Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 13 July 2026): Post-Industry Day Information posted to include: Slido Answers, presentation slides and feedback form link. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 23 June 2026: Q and A Posted. ----BREAK----Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 23 June 2026): Q and A Posted. Previous posting of 17 June 2026: Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and Agenda attachment.----BREAK----Original Posting: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

UPDATE (as of 17 June 2026):
Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and  Agenda attachment.

All attendees (both in-person and virtual) must register using the Microsoft Forms link below.

Registration Link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/WaRqT3v7ni

Registration Deadline: 18 June 2026, 10:00 AM EST

EVENT DETAILS

Date: 24-26 June 2026

Location: SOFWERX, 1925 E 2nd Ave #102, Tampa, FL 33605

Format: In-person primary; virtual attendance will be enabled via Microsoft Teams.

Clearance: No clearance is required. All presentations and discussions will be UNCLASSIFIED.

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Originial Posting:
1.0 PURPOSE
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement.

This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors.

2.0 EVENT DETAILS

Date: 24-26 June 2026

Location: SOFWERX, 1925 E 2nd Ave #102, Tampa, FL 33605

Format: In-person primary; virtual attendance will be enabled via Microsoft Teams.

Clearance: No clearance is required. All presentations and discussions will be UNCLASSIFIED.

3.0 TARGET AUDIENCE
The Government encourages attendance from organizations interested in the POTFF III requirement, including large businesses, small businesses, and non-traditional defense partners. Relevant domains and experience include:

Human Performance & Psychological Performance

Medical, Rehabilitation, and Social/Family Readiness

Data Analytics, IT, and IL5 Secure Data Services

Firms with experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) or Enterprise-scale human readiness programs.

4.0 PLANNED AGENDA SUMMARY

Day 1 – Mission Context & Operational Needs

Attendees receive a high-level overview of USSOCOM programs, SOF AT&L, and the POTFF mission and vision. Leadership briefings and testimonies emphasize the importance of holistic readiness. SOF Components present their POTFF-related requirements, followed by Q&A and a combined panel.

Day 2 – Acquisition & Contracting Framework

TSOCs provide regional mission perspectives and requirement overviews, followed by a panel discussion. Industry receives foundational acquisition and contracting instruction, including ethics, evaluation methodologies, and Sections L & M guidance. The day closes with timeline reviews and leadership remarks.

Day 3 – Industry One-on-Ones

Interested Prime vendors may request a pre-scheduled sessions to provide entities direct engagement opportunities with government representatives. Due to time restraints, only potential Prime vendors shall request a one-on-one and talking points and/or questions shall be submitted in advance, upon confirmation of scheduled one-on-one but not later than 1300EST on 22 June 2026, to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil.

Please see the POTFF III Industry Day Agenda attachment for more details.

5.0 REGISTRATION AND RSVP INSTRUCTIONS
All attendees (both in-person and virtual) must register using the Microsoft Forms link below.

Registration Link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/WaRqT3v7ni

Registration Deadline: 17 June 2026, 12:00 PM EST

In-Person Capacity Limit: Due to facility constraints at SOFWERX, in-person attendance is strictly limited to a maximum number of representatives per individual registering company. Additional personnel are welcome to register for the virtual Microsoft Teams broadcast.

Walk-ins will not be permitted. A Microsoft Teams meeting link will be emailed to all registered virtual attendees 24 hours prior to the event.

6.0 DISCLAIMERS AND LEGAL NOTICES

You may save your submitted response through the Registration Form, which will serve as your confirmation. If you have not received government confirmation by 1:00 p.m. EST on June 18, 2026, please contact Ms. Chandler Walton immediately at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil.

No Reimbursement: This event is for market research and planning purposes only. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing for, traveling to, or attending this Industry Day.

Not a Solicitation: This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not bind the Government to award any contract.

Draft Information: All information presented by the Government during this Industry Day is considered "draft" and is subject to change prior to the release of the final RFP. In the event of a conflict between the Industry Day briefings and the final RFP, the final RFP shall govern.

7.0 QUESTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to.

For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil.

For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement. This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors. Please see the attached SPECIAL NOTICE attachment for additional event details and instructions. Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to. For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil. For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.

This is a DRAFT RFP for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)s Preservation of the Force and Families (POTFF) Program Support, third iteration (POTFF III). Please be advised that this posting does not represent the complete final solicitation package; however, it includes all information and documentation available at this time. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only to provide Industry with the most current information and to receive Industry feedback. This announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation, and proposals are not being requested at this time. The Government may issue a final RFP (H9240026RE002) based on the feedback received, which will be conducted using full and open competition.