Gillem Exp Forensic Ops Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army, MICC-FT GORDON, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Gillem Expeditionary Forensic Operations Support at Fort Gillem, Forest Park, Georgia. This market research aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Information Technology Operations Support and staff support for the Defense Forensic Science Center (DACID Gillem). The government intends to procure these services on a small business set-aside basis if at least two qualified small businesses respond. Responses are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personnel technical and staff support to augment critical positions within DACID Gillem, ensuring the effective performance of its forensic and biometric mission. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines "Core Support" areas, specifically requiring six Logistics Management Specialists and one Supply Technician. Key tasks include:
- Organizing, planning, and executing logistical sustainment operations.
- Preparing logistics requirements plans and analyzing logistical problems.
- Conducting warehouse operations and managing inventory.
- Processing deployment transportation and HAZMAT supplies.
- Providing daily property oversight and performing supply functions using GCSS-Army.
- Maintaining property documentation and implementing Army inventory procedures.
- Assisting with inventorying assigned property and adhering to the Army Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One base year (March 13, 2027 – March 12, 2028) and two option years (March 13, 2028 – March 12, 2030).
- Set-Aside: Conditional Small Business Set-Aside (if 2+ qualified small businesses respond).
- NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services, Size Standard $34.0M.
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Published: May 21, 2026.
Purpose & Evaluation
This notice is for information and planning purposes only to determine the appropriate acquisition method and potential for a small business set-aside. Responses will help assess the availability of technically capable commercial sources. This is not a Request for Quote/Proposal, and the government is not seeking bids at this time. No feedback or evaluations will be provided.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must electronically submit a capability statement and other requested information to Contract Specialists Shecoriya Byrd (shecoriya.r.byrd.civ@army.mil) and Cedric Ellis (cedric.j.ellis.civ@army.mil). Submissions should include:
- Firm name, POC, phone, email, UEI, CAGE, small business status/certifications, and NAICS code.
- Interest in competing as a prime, and any subcontracting/JV/teaming arrangements.
- Percentage of work performed by prime and similarly situated entities.
- Type(s)/certifications(s) of proposed subcontractors.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements.
- Recommendations to structure requirements for small business competition.
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition (contact Scott Kukes at scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil).
Special Requirements
Personnel will require U.S. citizenship and a Secret Security Clearance. Employees performing at DACID Gillem for two weeks or more are required to provide a DNA sample for internal quality control.