Digital Fires System Engineer (DFSE)
Overview
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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 Army, specifically W6QM MICC-FDO FT HOOD, is soliciting proposals for a Digital Fires System Engineer (DFSE) to provide on-site technical support to the III Armored Corps Fire Support Element at Fort Hood, Texas. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity addresses a critical capability gap created by the Army's cessation of Field Service Representatives. Quotations are due February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The selected DFSE will provide daily, on-site technical support for the loading, configuration, integration, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of digital fire support systems. This includes supporting systems such as AFATDS/AXS, JADOCS/JTIC2S, PF-D/PF-M, LFED/PFED, MFCS, MMC-S, JETS/LLDR, FS3, and Tactical Radios. The role also requires providing a minimum of 20 contact hours of instruction monthly, maintaining operational readiness of assigned systems, and submitting monthly status reports.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial services.
- Period of Performance: A base period from March 11, 2026, to March 10, 2027, with four option periods extending through March 10, 2031. An additional FAR 52.217-8 option extends through September 10, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services (Small Business Size Standard: $25.5 million).
- PSC Code: R425 - Support - Professional: Engineering/Technical.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be registered in SAM and certified as an SDVOSB.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to the specified email addresses.
- Quotation Format: Must include a Technical Quotation, Key Personnel Resume, Past Performance references, and a Price Quotation.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering Factor 1: Technical (Pass/Fail) and Factor 2: Price.
Additional Notes
Key personnel are required to possess a SECRET security clearance and specific technical experience relevant to digital fire support systems. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity (CMMC) and payment instructions (WAWF).