NMC2 FY26
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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 Air Force is soliciting quotes for NMC2 FY26, a requirement for Nuclear Munitions Command and Control (NMC2) software application sustainment and modernization. This effort supports over 28,000 users across 500 permission groups, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability for nuclear enterprise entities. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive software application lifecycle support, including requirements development, design, implementation, data analysis, storage architecture, testing, user training, and continuous support. Key responsibilities include managing approximately 500 Nuclear Enterprise permission groups and over 28,000 individual users, administering applications and dashboards to prevent Classified Messaging Incidents (CMIs), and developing enhancements. The scope covers various NMC2 applications such as ICBM VES tracking, Site Log, Equipment Tracker, Daily Status, Maintenance Schedule, TKA applications, and NWRM Discrepancy Reporting Analytics. Personnel must have extensive Air Force nuclear maintenance and logistics experience (minimum 20 years for some roles), specific NMC2 expertise, and a SECRET/CNWDI security clearance.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA6800-26-R-1001)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business (NAICS 541511, Size Standard $34M)
- Period of Performance: One base year (March 5, 2026 – March 4, 2027) and four option years.
- Place of Performance: Determined by the contractor, with remote access permitted. Travel to prime NMC2 operating locations may be required.
- Funding: Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon fund availability. The Government reserves the right to cancel.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: 12:00 PM CST, Friday, February 6, 2026
- Answers Posted: On or around 4:00 PM CST, Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Quotes Due: 4:00 PM CST, Friday, February 20, 2026
- Submission: Electronic format, emailed to krystal.ruiz-velez@us.af.mil and natalie.norlock@us.af.mil. Offerors must follow up to confirm receipt.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical (significantly more important), Past Performance (slightly more important), and Price. Technical includes Technical Approach and Personnel Qualifications. An "Acceptable" rating in Technical is required. Award will be based on best value, with the Government intending to make an award based on initial quotes.