Big Bang's Maintenance (Cosmic Dawn Team 1) (FA8307-26-R-B005)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (AFLCMC/HNCK Platform One Contracting Office) has issued a Notice of Intent to consolidate requirements for Big Bang’s Maintenance (Cosmic Dawn Team 1). This effort involves ongoing technical sustainment of Big Bang packages. The government plans to solicit offers under the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) on the Platform One Solutions Marketplace (P1SM). Responses are due May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers:
- Ongoing technical sustainment of current and future Big Bang packages.
- Synchronization with upstream releases.
- Vulnerability remediation and documentation maintenance.
- Operating within an agile, collaborative environment, adhering to government processes and standards.
- Ensuring stability, security, and functional interoperability, including compliance with BB umbrella standards and maintaining Authority-to-Operate.
- Collaboration with other BB and Platform One teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (to solicit under CSO)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Resultant contract from CSO will consist of an 8-month base period and four 1-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (solicitation under CSO)
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Antonio, TX
Evaluation
The government intends to solicit and negotiate with the vendor providing the most technically capable solution under the current Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) on Platform One Solutions Marketplace (P1SM), in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3458 and DFARS 212.70.
Additional Notes
This Notice of Intent is for the consolidation of four existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) orders (FA830723FB051, FA830723FB052, FA830723FB053, FA830723FB096). Market research has determined this consolidation is necessary, justified, and in the best interest of the government.