Notice of Consolidation for Iron Bank Data Operations Requirement
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 Air Force (AFLCMC/HNCK Platform One) has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to consolidate and bundle requirements for the Iron Bank Data Operations Team. This notice informs industry of the plan to acquire services for Data Lakehouse Operations, Platform/Cloud/Data Engineering, AI/ML operations, Website operations, and Data Governance in support of Iron Bank, which serves as the data provenance center for image vetting for the Department of War. The government intends to solicit via a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) on Platform One Solutions Marketplace (P1SM). Responses/feedback are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses a broad range of data operations and engineering services for Iron Bank, including:
- Data Lakehouse Operations: Management and optimization of data storage and analytics.
- Platform/Cloud/Data Engineering: Development and maintenance of cloud-based data platforms.
- AI/ML Operations: Support for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiatives.
- Website Operations: Management and maintenance of Iron Bank's web presence.
- Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT) or similar: Security and compliance assessments.
- Overall Data Governance: Ensuring data quality, security, and compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Consolidate/Bundle (future acquisition via CSO)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3458 and DFARS 212.70
- Duration: One base year + four (4) one-year option periods (for the future contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified (as this is a Notice of Intent)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 13, 2026
Consolidation Details
This notice signifies the consolidation of four existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) orders: FA830723FB016, FA830723FB057, FA830723FB058, and FA830723FB059. Market research has determined this consolidation to be necessary, justified, and in the best interest of the government. The acquisition team will seek the most technically capable solution.