IT Contract Modernization and Alignment Initiative - Potential Consolidation/Bundling

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted Feb 23, 2026

Solicitation number: 19AQMM26N0126
Agency: Office of Acquisition Management Department of State
Responses due: Mar 9, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: Not on record
PSC: Not on record
Place of performance: Arlington, Virginia, United States
Points of contact: Lily Fangio fangios@state.gov (202) 406-0158

Sara Marron marronsm2@state.gov

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Feb 27, 2026.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Feb 27, 2026

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management issued a pre-solicitation notice for market research regarding the IT Contract Modernization and Alignment Initiative, which seeks to consolidate and bundle multiple existing IT service contracts across three lots: Front Office Contract Operations Support (Lot A), Mission Technology Solutions Contract Operations Support (Lot B), and Integrated Technology and Operations Division Contract Operations Support (Lot C). The services procured include cybersecurity operations, data analytics and AI strategy, IT governance, enterprise IT support, software development and modernization, network engineering, and IT operations support. Key requirements include maintaining Top Secret or Secret security clearances (with potential SCI eligibility for certain positions), compliance with FISMA, NIST 800-53, and Department of State policies, and performance at Department of State facilities in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area with telework authorized on an individual basis. The Government is specifically seeking vendor input on small business capability to perform each lot as a prime contractor, feasible alternatives to consolidation that preserve mission performance while expanding small business participation, and recommendations for acquisition structures that promote competition. The original response deadline of March 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET was extended to March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET, with responses limited to a maximum of 20 pages (excluding cover page and attachments) in PDF format.

This is a market research notice only, and no contract will be awarded from this pre-solicitation; accordingly, there is no set-aside designation, and the Government will not reimburse vendor response costs. The notice identifies 14 existing contracts across the three divisions that may be consolidated, reflecting various NAICS codes ranging from 334111 to 541618, though the specific NAICS codes and size standards for each lot remain to be determined and vendors are requested to recommend appropriate NAICS classifications. While specific award values are not disclosed in this market research phase, the scope of services suggests significant contract value given the breadth of IT operations support across multiple functional areas and the requirement for 50+ labor categories including cybersecurity specialists, data engineers, project managers, and network engineers. Vendors believe they can perform as prime contractors for multiple lots should submit a single consolidated response, and respondents should address capabilities for each lot separately while providing up to five relevant experience examples from the past three to five years demonstrating their qualifications and past performance.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest · Feb 27, 2026

UPDATE 02/27/2026:

1. Page limit has been increased from 10 pages to 20 pages, excluding cover page and attachments. Respondents who believe they can perform as a Prime for more than 1 Lot should submit a single response.

2. Relevant experience examples increased from up to three to up to five.

3. Extend the response due date and time from 03/06/2026 at 3:00pm ET to 03/09/2026 at 3:00pm ET.

Purpose: This notice is issued solely for market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and to inform acquisition planning, including the potential consolidation and/or bundling of requirements consistent with FAR 7.107. The Government is seeking information from interested vendors regarding their capability to perform the requirements described in the attached draft SOWs (Lots A, B, C), particularly small business capability to perform each Lot as a prime contractor, and recommendations on acquisition structures that promote competition and small business participation.

This is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this notice. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this notice.

Background: The Government is assessing a potential acquisition approach that may consolidate multiple existing or anticipated requirements into three (3) consolidated requirements (Lots A-C). Market research will help determine:

Capability of small businesses to perform each Lot as prime.
Feasible alternatives to consolidation/bundling that preserve mission performance while expanding small business participation.
Realistic performance, schedule, cost, and risk impacts of potential acquisition structures (single award, multiple awards, reserves, partial set-asides, etc.).

Draft Scope (Lots A - C): Respondents should address capabilities and interest for each Lot separately.

Lot A - Front Office Contract Operations Support (Attachment 2)

Lot B - Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) Contract Operations Support (Attachment 3)

Lot C - Integrated Technology and Operations Division (ITOD) Contract Operations Support (Attachment 4)

NAICS:

NAICS is TBD. Size Standard is TBD.

The Government requests respondents recommend an appropriate NAICS and rationale for each Lot, including which NAICS best reflects the principal of the work.

Instructions to Respondents:

Page Limit: Maximum 20 pages, excluding cover page and attachments.

Format: PDF preferred

Include: Company name, UEI/CAGE, business size under recommended NAICS, socioeconomic status (if any), and a single point of contact.

Respondents are encouraged, but not required, to use the response format below. Alternatively, a Vendor Response Template (Attachment 1) is provided for convenience but is not required to provide a response. Respondents are not required to provide all requested information below. Respondents can provide additional information that has not been requested below, if it relates to this RFI. Respondents who believe they can perform as a Prime for more than 1 Lot should submit a single response.

Information Requested:

Company Profile

Company name, UEI, CAGE, headquarters location.
Business size under recommended NAICS and any socioeconomic status (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone).
Primary capabilities relevant to the Lots (brief).

Capability to Perform Each Lot (Prime)

For each Lot (A, B, C), can your firm perform the entire Lot as a prime contractor? (Yes/No for each). If No, identify which portions you can perform and why you cannot perform the remainder (capacity, geographic coverage, certifications, etc.).
Can your firm perform any two Lots concurrently? All three Lots concurrently? Explain constraints, if any.
Describe your capacity: approximate max staffing (FTE), surge capability, and ability to scale within [X] days.
Describe ability to support the identified locations.

Relevant Experience

Provide up to five examples of similar work performed within the last 3-5 years. For each, include customer (if releasable), contract type, contract value, period of performance, brief description, and your role (prime/sub).

Compliance / Security / Technical Constraints

Identify relevant certifications/authorizations you hold or can support (as applicable): e.g., ISO, CMMI, ITIL, SOC 2, FedRAMP experience, FISMA, NIST.
Security posture: ability to meet clearance/suitability requirements, facilities, and cleared staffing pipeline (high level).

Contracting

What contract types are you best suited to support (FFP/LH/T&M/Hybrid) and why?
Provide high-level thoughts on transition risk (timelines, knowledge transfer, cutover planning) and typical transition-in duration for similar efforts.

Bundling / Consolidation Feedback

From an industry standpoint, what are the benefits and risks of consolidating/bundling these requirements into Lots A-C? Where possible, quantify impacts (cost drivers, schedule impacts, efficiencies, onboarding timelines).
If the Government awards a single vendor multiple Lots, what are the top risks (e.g., single point of failure, key personnel bottlenecks) and recommended mitigations?
What alternative acquisition structures would you recommend to increase competition and small business participation while meeting mission needs (multiple awards, partial set-asides, reserves, CLIN separation by functional area, on-ramp/off-ramp, etc.)?

Existing Vehicles

Identify contract vehicles you currently hold that could support this requirement (e.g., GSA MAS SINs, GWACs, agency IDIQs).
State whether you have experience as prime on awards of similar size/complexity.

Responses shall be submitted via email to Sara Marron, Contracting Officer, email: MarronSM2@state.gov AND Lily Fangio, Contract Specialist, email: FangioS@state.gov. Responses are due by 03/09/2026 at 3:00 pm ET. Include Source Sought/RFI Notice ID number 19AQMM26N0126 in the subject line of your email response.

The Government may request additional information or conduct follow-up exchanges (e.g., virtual industry day or one-on-one discussions). Any exchanges are for market research only.

This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any costs for response preparation. Responses may be used to refine the acquisition strategy, including determination of small business participation feasibility, potential consolidation/bundling considerations, or any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.

Update #1 · Feb 23, 2026