Special Operations Combatives Program & Tactical Integration Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PANMCC26P0000051463
- Agency
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Mission and Installation Contracting Command
Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611620 Sports and Recreation Instruction
- PSC
- U013 Education/Training- Combat
- Place of performance
- Fort Campbell, Tennessee 42223, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) intends to solicit a small-business-set-aside contract for Special Operations Combatives Program and Tactical Integration Services with RFI responses due by August 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. This is market research only and does not constitute a binding commitment to award.
Performance occurs at Building 3203 Indiana Avenue, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Monday through Friday, 0700–1500 Central Time, excluding federal holidays. The contractor must sustain an annual training tempo of no fewer than 10,000 training touches, delivering eight SOCP courses, six MACP certification courses, daily individualized training sessions, combatives tournaments, and role player support for five SFAUC and two LVT courses annually, plus one 80-hour SOCP Instructor Course annually.
Key personnel requirements are demanding: the Lead Instructor must hold a minimum of 15 consecutive years of verifiable experience delivering SOCP and MACP training directly to 5th SFG(A) Soldiers and must be a direct employee or owner of the prime contractor. Key instructional personnel must hold active MACP Level IV Master Instructor and SOCP Instructor certifications. The lead instructor must hold a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The contract is anticipated as one 12-month base year plus four 12-month option years. The contractor must provide comprehensive insurance: Workers' Compensation ($1,000,000 limits), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($2,000,000). NAICS 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction) and PSC U013 apply. The current requirement expires September 29, 2026, with follow-on award expected before that date.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 01: Changed response time from 08:00am CDT to 12:00pm CDT. Changed "required 15 continuous years" to verifiable experience in section 3 and 4.
Request for Information (RFI): Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) and Tactical Training
1. Introduction
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The Government will not pay for information submitted.
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a highly specialized, comprehensive combatives training, certification, and refresher program.
2. Requirement Overview
The primary requirement is to teach, certify, and maintain the proficiency of a 2,500-Soldier Special Forces unit in accordance with United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) standards.
Due to the critical nature of special operations mission readiness, the Government requires instructors who possess highly specialized credentials and direct, long-term operational experience supporting combat operators.
3. Critical Instructor & Experience Requirements
To meet the rigorous, specialized mission standards of the 5th SFG(A), responding sources must demonstrate that their proposed instructional team and organization meet the following key performance parameters:
- Advanced Certifications: Key instructional personnel must hold active MACP Level IV Master Instructor and SOCP Instructor certifications.
- Martial Arts Expertise: The lead/head instructor must hold a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
- Targeted Past Performance: The contractor must demonstrate verifiable experience delivering this specific tactical curriculum.
4. Requested Information
Interested parties should provide a concise capabilities statement addressing:
- Company Profile: Name, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), address, and socio-economic business size (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.).
- MACP & SOCP Certifications: Verification of active MACP Level IV Master Instructor and SOCP Instructor credentials for proposed personnel.
- Specialized Credentials: Verification of the lead instructor's 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- Past Performance: Evidence demonstrating experience delivering this specific tactical curriculum.
- Operational Capacity: Confirmation of your ability to manage and train a 2,500-personnel unit.
5. Submission Instructions
- Questions Due: NLT 07 August 2026 – 1800 CDT
- Responses Due: NLT 11 August 2026 – 1200 CDT
- Submit Electronically to:
- fernando.j.roblesvargas.mil@army.mil, Attn: SSG Robles, Fernando / Contract Specialist.
- kevin.m.warren12.mil@army.mil, Attn: SFC Warren, Kevin / Contracting Officer.
- Formatting: Responses are limited to ten (10) pages.
Update #2 ·
Request for Information (RFI): Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) and Tactical Training
1. Introduction
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The Government will not pay for information submitted.
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a highly specialized, comprehensive combatives training, certification, and refresher program.
2. Requirement Overview
The primary requirement is to teach, certify, and maintain the proficiency of a 2,500-Soldier Special Forces unit in accordance with United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) standards.
Due to the critical nature of special operations mission readiness, the Government requires instructors who possess highly specialized credentials and direct, long-term operational experience supporting combat operators.
3. Critical Instructor & Experience Requirements
To meet the rigorous, specialized mission standards of the 5th SFG(A), responding sources must demonstrate that their proposed instructional team and organization meet the following key performance parameters:
- Advanced Certifications: Key instructional personnel must hold active MACP Level IV Master Instructor and SOCP Instructor certifications.
- Martial Arts Expertise: The lead/head instructor must hold a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
- Targeted Past Performance: The contractor must demonstrate 15 continuous years of verifiable experience delivering this specific tactical curriculum.
4. Requested Information
Interested parties should provide a concise capabilities statement addressing:
- Company Profile: Name, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), address, and socio-economic business size (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.).
- MACP & SOCP Certifications: Verification of active MACP Level IV Master Instructor and SOCP Instructor credentials for proposed personnel.
- Specialized Credentials: Verification of the lead instructor's 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- Past Performance: Evidence demonstrating 15 continuous years of verifiable experience delivering this specific tactical curriculum.
- Operational Capacity: Confirmation of your ability to manage and train a 2,500-personnel unit.
5. Submission Instructions
- Questions Due: NLT 07 August 2026 – 1800 CDT
- Responses Due: NLT 11 August 2026 – 0800 CDT
- Submit Electronically to:
- fernando.j.roblesvargas.mil@army.mil, Attn: SSG Robles, Fernando / Contract Specialist.
- kevin.m.warren12.mil@army.mil, Attn: SFC Warren, Kevin / Contracting Officer.
- Formatting: Responses are limited to ten (10) pages.
Update #1 ·
Request for Information (RFI): Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) and Tactical Training
1. Introduction
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation for proposals or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The Government will not pay for information submitted. The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a highly specialized, comprehensive combatives training, certification, and refresher program.
2. Requirement Overview
The primary requirement is to teach, certify, and maintain the proficiency of a 2,500-Soldier Special Forces unit in accordance with United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) standards. Due to the critical nature of special operations mission readiness, the Government requires instructors who possess highly specialized credentials and direct, long-term operational experience supporting 5th SFG(A) combat operators.
For full technical requirements, scope, and execution details, please refer to the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
3. Critical Instructor & Experience Requirements
To meet the rigorous, specialized mission standards of the 5th SFG(A), responding sources must demonstrate that their proposed instructional team and organization meet the following key performance parameters:
-
Advanced Certifications: Key instructional personnel must hold active MACP Level IV Master Instructor and SOCP Instructor certifications.
-
Martial Arts Expertise: The lead/head instructor must hold a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
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Targeted Past Performance: The contractor must demonstrate 15 continuous years of verifiable experience delivering this specific tactical curriculum directly to 5th SFG(A) operators at Fort Campbell.
4. Requested Information
Interested parties should provide a concise capabilities statement addressing:
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Company Profile: Name, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), address, and socio-economic business size (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.).
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MACP & SOCP Certifications: Verification of active MACP Level IV Master Instructor and SOCP Instructor credentials for proposed personnel.
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Specialized Credentials: Verification of the lead instructor's 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Local/Historic Past Performance: Evidence demonstrating 15 continuous years of verifiable experience delivering this specific tactical curriculum to 5th SFG(A) operators at Fort Campbell.
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Operational Capacity: Confirmation of your ability to manage and train a 2,500-personnel unit as outlined in the PWS.
5. Submission Instructions
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Questions Due: NLT 07 August 2026 – 1800 CDT
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Responses Due: NLT 11 August 2026 – 0800 CDT
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Submit Electronically to:
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fernando.j.roblesvargas.mil@army.mil, Attn: SSG Robles, Fernando / Contract Specialist.
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kevin.m.warren12.mil@army.mil, Attn: SFC Warren, Kevin / Contracting Officer.
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Formatting: Responses are limited to ten (10) pages.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Notice - Combatives.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought Notice - Combatives.pdf | ||
| Combatives PWS.pdf |
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