Foundation Sustainment Support, Software and Integration (FS3i)
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the Foundation Sustainment Support, Software and Integration (FS3i) requirement. This signifies NGA's intent to conduct an open competition for a single-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract to provide comprehensive IT sustainment services for its Foundation GEOINT Group. An Industry Day is scheduled for February 2-3, 2026, with an anticipated Solicitation/RFP release around April 30, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This acquisition aims to establish the framework for delivering the full scope of information technology services and capabilities to support the Information Technology (IT) sustainment services for the Foundation GEOINT Integrated Program Office (IPF) and the Foundation GEOINT (FG) capabilities/services within NGA’s Source Operations & Management Directorate's Foundation GEOINT Group (SF). This includes mission areas such as Aeronautical, Maritime, Topographic, Geopolitical Geography (Human Geography, Political Geography, Names, Places and Boundaries), Elevation, Geodesy, Soils, Surveys, Gravity, and Controlled Imagery. The scope involves Operations Support Services, Integration Services, Software Maintenance Services, and Common Services (including Cyber Security and AI/ML).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
- NAICS Code: 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services
- Product Service Code (PSC): DF01, IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
- Set-Aside: None specified. Large businesses will be required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with a mandatory 31% small business goal, including specific targets for various socio-economic categories.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or around April 30, 2026
- Anticipated Award: Following solicitation release.
Key Events & Deadlines
- Industry Day: February 2-3, 2026, at Patriot Ridge Conference Center, Springfield VA. This will be an Unclassified event.
- Industry Day RSVP Deadline: January 19, 2026, to Kimberly Urbanski (Kimberly.urbanski.ctr@nga.mil).
- Pre-Solicitation Response Date: February 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EST. This date allows for additional Q&A following the Industry Day.
- Questions: Submit to Daniel Fadely (daniel.r.fadely@nga.mil) and Hannah Pulcher (hannah.m.pulcher@nga.mil).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be submitted electronically and must be clear, concise, and demonstrate understanding of the acquisition scope. A multi-volume proposal structure is anticipated, covering Offer, Technical/Management, Past Performance, Intellectual Property, Security, and Price/Cost, with strict page limitations. Evaluation will be based on criteria outlined in Section M, with specific sub-factors for Technical/Management including Operations Support, Integration, Software Maintenance, Common Services, Program Management, and Small Business participation. Proposal validity must be at least 240 days. Offerors must ensure current SAM.gov registration.
Additional Notes
Several draft documents are currently available, including an updated Draft Section L. Other documents are placeholders and will be uploaded later. One-on-one discussions will not be supported at the Industry Day. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines government monitoring of contractor performance, focusing on outcomes and requiring a contractor Quality Control Plan (QCP).