Operation Support Services
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, specifically the 20th Attack Squadron (ATKS) at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify highly qualified and experienced firms capable of providing Operations Support Services. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a request for quote/proposal. The objective is to enable the 20 ATKS's mission of "Delivering world-class combat effects to deny, disrupt, or destroy the enemy." Responses are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services encompass comprehensive security program support, including:
- Administrative Support: For Unit Security Specialist functions.
- Operational Execution: Assisting with ATKS collateral and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) security programs.
- Technical & Functional Support: For Special Security Representatives (SSRs) and SCIF Special Security Representatives.
- Program Management: Assisting with training and implementation of relevant security directives and policies.
- Security Program Support: Information, Industrial, Physical, and Personnel Security programs.
- Documentation & Reporting: Updating badge rosters, Alarmed Facility Access Authorization (AFAA), SCIF access rosters, security incident reporting, investigations, and monthly program status reports.
- SCIF Operations: Interfacing with Whiteman AFB Security Offices regarding SCIF operations, maintenance, and disposal of SCI material.
Performance Standards
Key performance metrics include:
- 100% completion of re-investigation packages and accurate badge paperwork.
- Monthly status reports disseminated by the first duty day.
- 95% error-free self-inspections with discrepancies corrected within one day.
- 100% clearance verification for SCIF visitors, ensuring zero unauthorized access or security violations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT
- Published: June 10, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Start: October 1, 2026
Special Requirements
- Contractors must possess and maintain valid Top Secret/SCI security clearances.
- Personnel require a minimum of ten years of military experience or five years of experience in RPA Flying Squadron security or DoD Security programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is mandatory.
- Adherence to all security requirements specified in DD Form 254.
- A Quality Control Plan must be submitted within 15 days of contract award.
- Contractor must report labor hours via SAM.gov.
Place of Performance
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305, United States.
Contact Information
- Primary: James Bohnenestingel (james.bohnenestingel@us.af.mil, 660-687-5422)
- Secondary: Naiya Colon Ortiz (naiya.colon_ortiz@us.af.mil, 660-687-2370)