Financial and Air Clearance Transportation System (FACTS)

NAVSUP Business Systems Center intends to solicit contractor support services for the Financial and Air Clearance Transportation System (FACTS), a DoD legacy joint transportation system, with solicitation anticipated under the 8(a) STARS III vehicle and performance expected to begin on or about February 1, 2027. This is a competitive 8(a) set-aside requirement under NAICS code 541519 with a $34.0 million size standard.

Performance will occur primarily at NAVSUP BSC in Norfolk, Virginia, with remote work authorized with Contracting Officer's Representative approval. All personnel must obtain DoD Common Access Card credentials and pass background investigations at a minimum Tier 3 level for enhanced system access. Personnel must maintain Information Assurance certification at IAT-2 level and comply with extensive security directives including FISMA, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS cybersecurity requirements, and DoD 8570.01-M workforce qualifications.

FACTS provides Navy shipping functionality, Naval Cargo Routing, and DoD air cargo clearance capabilities. Required support services include software engineering, coding, integration testing, business analysis, auditing, documentation of change requests, customer support, training, and knowledge sharing. Work will utilize agile methodologies with small sprints and Azure DevOps for project management. Four primary roles are required: Versatilist Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Versatilist Systems Analyst, and Information Center Specialist.

The anticipated period of performance consists of a 12-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and one option period of up to six months. NAVSUP BSC issued a Request for Information due October 5, 2026, for planning purposes to identify qualified sources. Responses must include company contact information and CAGE code, socio-economic listing, capability statement, and three past performance references from similar scope and complexity contracts within the last five years. Submissions must not exceed ten typewritten pages, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum, and should be directed to ernest.w.johnson70.civ@us.navy.mil.