Operations Security (OPSEC) and Force Protection Program Support Request for Information

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns capable of providing Operations Security (OPSEC) and Force Protection (FP) Program Support. The goal is to gather information to plan an acquisition strategy for these services.

The anticipated services include providing subject matter expert (SME) contract support for USASOC's OPSEC program, which aims to protect uniformed service members, civilian employees, family members, facilities, and equipment. Support will also extend to the unit's Force Protection (FP) Program, including Anti-terrorism (AT), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Mission Assurance (MA), Insider Threat (InT), and Emergency Management (EM) programs.

• Vendors must be certified SDVOSB concerns registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• At the time of proposal and performance, contractors must possess a secret security clearance.

• Upon contract award, contract personnel will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance throughout the life of the contract.

• The contractor must possess and maintain a Top Secret Facility Clearance throughout the life of the contract.

• Interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement.

• Responses are due by June 10, 2026.

• Submissions should be sent to asha.s.thoms.civ@army.mil and tammy.m.woodard2.civ@army.mil.

• This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or offer.

• Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract.

• The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding to this notice.

• All SDVOSB set-aside requirements are governed by the latest RFO and SBA regulations.

• This notice does not commit the Government to issuing a solicitation or awarding a contract.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing Operations Security (OPSEC) and Force Protection Program Support to the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and its subordinate units.

• Provide subject matter expert (SME) contract support for OPSEC and Force Protection programs.

• Support will be provided to USASOC Headquarters, U.S. John F. Kennedy and Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWC), and the 75th Ranger Regiment.

• Contractors will also support the unit's Force Protection Program, including Anti-terrorism (AT), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Mission Assurance (MA), Insider Threat (InT), and Emergency Management (EM) programs.

• Specific duties include interpreting OPSEC policies, formulating concepts, drafting policies, implementing OPSEC programs, conducting training, coordinating working groups, attending relevant forums, and researching emerging technologies.

• Secondary support for Force Protection programs will be based on the direction of the Force Protection entity within the assigned unit.

• Contractors must develop and maintain an effective Quality Control (QC) program.

• Government will evaluate performance based on a Quality Assurance (QA) plan and Performance Requirements Summary.

• Specific reporting requirements include monthly progress and status reports, and trip/travel reports.

• Support is required at Headquarter, USASOC, Fort Bragg, NC; HQ, SWCS, Fort Bragg, NC; and HQ, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA.

• A one-week Phase-In period and a two-week Phase-Out period are scheduled for contract transition.

• Personnel must possess a valid TS/SCI security clearance based on a current investigation and maintain eligibility.

• Contractors must complete OPSEC Level II training and Army Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course.

• Access to Government Information Systems and classified information requires specific training and adherence to security protocols.

• Contractors must comply with all applicable regulations regarding Government property management and reporting.