RADAR (Decisive Action Follow-On)
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 Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), specifically its Combat Support (CZ) Directorate, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for professional analytical services to support its mission of countering and deterring Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), emerging threats, and threat networks globally. This RFI, titled "RADAR (Decisive Action Follow-On)," is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
DTRA CZ requires support to enhance Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) capabilities for Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Interagency partners, and Special Operations Forces (SOF). The anticipated contract, projected for award in Q1 FY2027, will be a follow-on to existing tasks and will focus on current DTRA mission requirements. Key task areas include:
- Program Management Support (PMO): Overall contract management, reporting, and transition planning.
- CWMD Support: Advising on CWMD threats, developing operational approaches for targets like Deeply Buried and Hardened Targets (DBHTs), providing forward-deployed advisory and special technical operations planning, and supporting Sensitive Activities (SAs) and irregular warfare.
- Global Engagements (GE) Department Support: Administrative, analytical, and coordination support for engagements with CCMDs, interagency, and foreign partners, including logistics and knowledge management.
- Contingency Operations (CO) Department Support: Facility management, operational and policy support, deployment coordination, logistics, uncrewed systems support, communications support, and additive manufacturing expertise.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Cost-type (follow-on)
- Anticipated Award: Q1 FY2027
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, small businesses encouraged)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: February 20, 2026
Key Requirements
- Facility Clearance: Minimum TOP SECRET//SCI level required.
- Secure Facilities: Ability to provide SCIFs or equivalent for classified work and storage.
- IT/COMSEC: Compliance with Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) requirements for classified data handling.
- Performance Location: Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
Requested Information from Industry
Interested vendors, particularly small businesses, are requested to submit a capability statement (maximum 5 pages) addressing:
- Company Information: Name, CAGE, UEI, socioeconomic status, NAICS, and Facility Clearance.
- Past Performance: Experience in CWMD operations, support to CCMD/SOF/Interagency, availability of cleared personnel, and CONUS/OCONUS operations.
- Facility Capabilities: Current clearances, SCIF availability/plans, and IT/COMSEC infrastructure.
Submission Details
- Deadline: March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat.
- Submission: Email to Ms. Shaneice Brown (shaneice.n.brown.civ@mail.mil) and Mr. Michael Hunt (michael.a.hunt74.civ@mail.mil).
- Subject Line: "RFI DTRA RADAR 2026-Your Company Name".
- Note: No pricing is required; only a cover letter and capabilities statement.
Questions Deadline
Written questions are due by February 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EST via email to the contacts listed above.