Defense Cyber Crimes Center (DC3) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) - Synopsis of Intent to Award
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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, through its AFDW PK office, has issued a Synopsis of Intent to Award for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) services for the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3). This notice aims to gauge industry capability for providing specialized technical support to enhance DC3's mission. Responses are due March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
DC3 requires expert technical assistance to investigate and prevent criminal and foreign malicious cyber activity, and protect Department of the Air Force resources. Services include:
- Research, development, test & evaluation
- Program integration
- Strategy, budget, and policy development/integration
- Systems engineering and technical advisory
- Compliance and analysis support
These services will bolster investigative capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and enable effective management and deployment of advanced technologies, focusing on cyber support and mission & enterprise management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Hybrid (Labor) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) & Time & Materials (T&M) for ODCs, Tools, and Travel, A&AS
- Duration: One (1) year base period (Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 5, 2027) with two (2) one-year option periods, plus a six (6) month extension option (Sep 6, 2029 – Mar 5, 2030).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541611 (Size Standard: $24.5M)
- PSC Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Linthicum Heights, MD
Relevance to Bidders
This is not a solicitation but a notice of the government's intent to award. Interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirements are invited to submit their capabilities in writing. Information submitted will help determine if competitive procedures can be used for this acquisition.
Contact Information
Questions should be submitted via email to Danielle LaPalme (danielle.lapalme@us.af.mil).