Digital Fires System Engineer (DFSE)
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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 is seeking a full-time 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 DFSE will provide daily technical expertise for the loading, configuration, integration, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of digital fire support systems. Key responsibilities include:
- On-site technical support for various systems, including AFATDS/AXS, JADOCS/JTIC2S, PF-D/PF-M, LFED/PFED, MFCS, MMC-S, JETS/LLDR and FS3, and Tactical Radios.
- Maintaining operational readiness of assigned digital fire support systems.
- Providing a minimum of 20 contact hours of instruction monthly.
- Submitting monthly status reports.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial services.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be registered in SAM and certified as an SDVOSB.
- NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services (Small Business Size Standard: $25.5 million).
- PSC Code: R425 - Support - Professional: Engineering/Technical.
- 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.
- Place of Performance: Fort Hood, Texas.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to 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.
- Evaluation Factors: Factor 1: Technical (Pass/Fail); Factor 2: Price.
Additional Notes
Key personnel are required to possess a SECRET security clearance and specific technical experience. The solicitation incorporates relevant FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity (CMMC) and payment instructions (WAWF).