Cybersecurity Support Services for Offutt AFB Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)
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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, 55th Contracting Squadron (Offutt AFB, NE), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA460026Q0012) for Cybersecurity Support Services for its Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and other Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems. This Total Small Business Set-Aside aims to ensure Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, maintain Authority to Operate (ATO), and keep security documentation current. Offers are due February 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide dedicated, high-quality, and cost-effective cybersecurity support, including Cybersecurity Specialist and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) services. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring RMF requirements are met and ATOs are granted and maintained for DRSN and NC3 systems.
- Maintaining up-to-date security-related documentation.
- Assisting in configuration management process reviews.
- Updating DRSN RMF Body of Evidence requirements.
- Supporting DRSN external entity audits and inspections.
- Providing ISSO support for Offutt DRSN accreditation, including segments of SECN-DZ, PNVC, and various gateways.
- Supporting specific systems like Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (G-ASNT) and Non-hardened Aircrew Alerting System (NAAS) – Klaxon. All personnel must possess Top Secret/SCI clearances.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541513 – Computer Facilities Management Services
- Product Service Code: DA01
- Period of Performance: Base period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with multiple option periods extending through August 31, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Offutt AFB, St Columbans, NE.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers will be assessed for technical acceptability, then ranked by price, with the award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer.
- Submission Requirements: Completed solicitation, filled-in provisions, price quotation, technical capability (maximum 6 pages), and filled-in clauses/provisions.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must comply with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for Iowa and Nebraska counties, ensuring minimum wage rates and fringe benefits are met.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: February 2, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
- Answers Available: February 10, 2026, 9:00 AM CST
- Offers Due: February 16, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary: Tyler Imhoff (tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil, 402-294-6005)
- Secondary: Dominick Bogier (dominick.bogier@us.af.mil, 402-294-2248)