Manpower Programming and Execution System (MPES) Follow-On Industry Day Notification

SOL #: ID--Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA7014 AFDW PK
ANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 8, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

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 Air Force has announced the cancellation of the anticipated recompete for the Manpower Programming and Execution System (MPES) Follow-On requirement. Instead, the government is pursuing a modernization strategy to transition MPES capabilities into an enterprise cloud environment. Future requirements for cloud infrastructure, sustainment, or support services will be evaluated and competed as new, separate efforts. Interested and eligible contractors are still invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their qualifications related to MPES.

Background & Scope

The MPES is a critical web-based application (unclassified and classified) designed to collect and disseminate Total Force execution of programmed manpower end strength for the Air Force and Space Force. It connects with over 20 key AF/SF systems and indirectly with 98+ OSD, JS, and DoD Agency systems. MPES is the system of record for Manpower FYDP and supports senior leader initiatives for restructuring the Department of the Air Force and force presentation. The system requires continuous support, sustainment, and improvement.

Key Qualifications for Capability Statements

Contractors should demonstrate knowledge and experience in:

  • MPES and Military Manpower: Demonstrated knowledge of MPES, military manpower policy, process, and applications.
  • DoD Planning & Execution: Understanding of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), AF/SF manpower programming, and allocation processes.
  • Enterprise Application Support: Experience supporting enterprise applications at the Pentagon, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), Air Force Organizational Structure, and CAC login capability.
  • Development Practices: Managing development and technical support using Agile and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Technical Tools & Technologies: Proficiency with Oracle, SQL Server, SmartClient, ColdFusion, Business Objects, Aspose.NET, C#, SCM, RM, F5 iRule Scripting, xSQL Schema Compare, CSS, XML, JSON, XSLT, IIS, Apache Tomcat, Maven, Final Builder, Eclipse, and JRebel.
  • Cybersecurity Certifications (Non-negotiable): DoD Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level 2, DoD Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2, and DoD Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 2 certifications prior to contract award.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research on future, separate efforts)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Published Date: June 8, 2026
  • Capability Statement Response Due: June 13, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Washington, DC (Pentagon, COOP site, telework, or contractor facilities as per PWS)

Documents

A Draft PWS (DRAFT MPES 2025 Recompete PWS.pdf) and a Draft PWS Comment Matrix were previously provided for the now-canceled recompete. These documents offer detailed insight into the MPES system's scope, sustainment, modernization, performance standards, and special requirements (e.g., cybersecurity, personnel qualifications, Agile methodologies, cloud migration potential), which remain relevant for understanding the system being modernized.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Tiffany YoungPRIMARY
Ashley RaymondSECONDARY

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