Notice of Consolidation for Platform One Software Development Team (formerly Party Bus Bullhorn)
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 (P1), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to consolidate three existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) orders into a single requirement for a Platform One Software Development Team. This effort, formerly known as Party Bus Bullhorn, seeks to provide secure, scalable, and user-focused software solutions within a modern Agile and DevSecOps environment, while also mentoring Airmen.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and resources to build, maintain, and execute rapid capability delivery through a secure and scalable agile software development framework. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering production-ready Minimal Viable Products (MVPs) within 30-90 days, followed by continuous enhancements.
- Operating within an Agile framework aligned to Platform One's Program Increment planning cycles and leveraging DevSecOps principles with automated CI/CD pipelines.
- Developing secure and resilient self-service features/tools compliant with DoW Impact Levels 2, 4, and 5, maintaining zero trust security standards.
- Maintaining existing tools and building new capabilities in conjunction with Platform One's mission.
- Collaborating across Platform One Value Streams, managing dependencies, and providing regular reporting and demos.
- Providing side-by-side mentorship to the Platform One Software Development Flight, including bi-weekly training sessions and monthly progress reports on Airmen's skill development.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Non-personnel services contract, to be solicited under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) on the Platform One Solutions Marketplace (P1SM).
- Duration: One-year base period with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (solicitation via CSO).
- Notice Published: April 13, 2026
- Response Date for Notice: May 13, 2026
Evaluation
The government intends to solicit and negotiate with the vendor that provides the most technically capable solution under the current CSO, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3458 and R-DFARS 212.70.
Additional Notes
This notice signifies the consolidation of BOA orders FA830723FB009, FA830723FB010, and FA830723FB054. Interested parties must submit a video solution submission on P1SM at https://p1.dso.mil/ to be considered. The place of performance is San Antonio, TX. Primary contact is Amanda Retikis (amanda.retikis@us.af.mil).