CPE ST3 Professional Services

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, specifically the Capability Program Executive for Simulation, Training, Test, and Threats (CPE ST3), is conducting market research via a Pre-Solicitation/RFI for professional acquisition support services. This effort aims to identify qualified sources capable of providing Agile program management support for the CPE ST3 mission. The Government is considering awarding up to two Task Orders: one for Engineering/Acquisition Support and one for CPE Staff Support. Responses to the RFI are due April 13, 2026. An Industry Day is scheduled for May 12, 2026, in Orlando, FL.

Purpose & Scope

CPE ST3 is the Army's premier organization for acquiring, delivering, and maintaining Test, Training, and Threat solutions for Warfighters, managing over 370 products globally. This requirement reflects CPE ST3's commitment to transformation by adopting a task-based, outcome-focused, capability-centric, Agile Program Management approach. The contractor will provide acquisition support services not resident within CPE ST3's Government workforce, focusing on task completion rather than staffing specific positions. Support will span the entire acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, market research, acquisition strategy, solicitation preparation, source selection, contract administration, and closeout activities, across various contract types.

Key Areas of Support

Support may include product management, engineering support, digital engineering, DevSecOps integration, validation & verification, test planning/execution, training support, data analytics, and sustainment planning. The Draft PWS (dated January 14, 2026) outlines support for multiple Project Managers (PMs) and Project Leads (PLs) within CPE STRI (as referred to in the PWS), including PM TRADE, PM SE, PM CT2, PL TSO, PL IPO, and PL ETI. Agile Program Management methodologies, including Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or equivalent, are required, with performance measured by velocity tracking, cycle time, and quality metrics.

RFI Instructions & Questions

Respondents must submit a single PDF, maximum 5 pages (excluding cover/admin forms), by email to ST3ProfessionalServices@army.mil. Content should include company information, capability statement (relevant experience in ST3 domains, Agile, DevSecOps, cybersecurity), team composition, tools & environments, performance & metrics, contracting & pricing feedback, and past performance. The RFI also poses specific questions to industry regarding Agile practices in DoD, key Agile performance metrics, contract structure recommendations, data rights for models/simulations, tools integration, and risks/mitigations for Agile program management.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Pre-Solicitation / Request for Information (RFI)
• Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to determine potential small business participation and socio-economic set-asides.
• RFI Release: April 1, 2026
• RFI Responses Due: April 13, 2026, by 6:00 PM EST
• Industry Day Questions Due: May 4, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
• Industry Day: May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST, at Partnership IV – Room 126, 12809 Science Dr, Orlando FL 32826. Registration required (link provided).
• Draft PWS: Attached to the notice.
• Published: April 30, 2026

Additional Notes

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are voluntary and non-compensated. No live Q&A will occur at Industry Day; questions must be submitted in writing beforehand. Limit of two attendees per business entity for Industry Day.