USASOC IPAG Cohesion, Social Technology & Modern War Training

The US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) is conducting market research for Cohesion, Social Technology, and Modern War Training services based on the book "Connected Soldier" by John Spencer. This Request for Information serves as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source with Greater Talent Network, LLC (Cage Code: 4MWY9) unless other capable sources are identified through this market research process. Any contractor proposing to conduct this specialized training must obtain express written permission from the book's author, John Spencer, which represents a critical qualification requirement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 711410 for Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures, and PSC code U099 for Education/Training-Other services. Companies interested in responding must provide comprehensive details including full name, DUNS number, GSA contract information, NAICS codes, business size classification, and contact information. Responses to this RFI are due by 5:00 PM EST on Friday, August 8, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Justin Burke at justin.burke@socom.mil.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all business sizes. Greater Talent Network, LLC, located at 888 7th Ave., New York, NY 10106, is the intended sole source contractor that USASOC plans to negotiate with if no other qualified sources emerge from this market research effort. The government has not disclosed specific award values, budget ranges, or contract duration in the available documentation. The timeline is extremely compressed, with only four days between the posting date of August 4, 2025, and the response deadline of August 8, 2025. If USASOC receives no viable alternative sources through this RFI process, they will proceed directly to sole source negotiations with Greater Talent Network for the specialized military training services. The unique requirement for author permission creates a significant barrier to entry for potential competitors in this specialized training market.