RFI-Portfolio Management Support

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only, not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). USTRANSCOM is conducting market research to inform decision-making regarding acquisition strategy, small business concerns, and to understand existing market solutions and industry needs for a logical roadmap. The information gathered will not be disclosed outside the Government and will not impact future solicitations.

Respondents are requested to submit a White Paper (max 5 pages) addressing:

• Company Information: Name, CAGE Code, Website, POC details, Facility Clearance, existing contract vehicles.

• Business Size & Socio-economic Information: Indicate Small or Large business status, and if small, specify categories (HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc.). The anticipated NAICS code is 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) with a size standard of $24.5 million.

• Capabilities: Describe abilities and interest in fulfilling the Portfolio Management requirement, demonstrating knowledge of PWS tasks. Address specific areas including:

  • TOP SECRET (TS) or TS-SCI access requirements.
  • Knowledge in Portfolio Management, CIO, COO, and CFO assistance.
  • Specific capabilities in IT compliance (Clinger-Cohen Act, FISMA), cyber/IT strategic planning, portfolio management, requirements management, change management, and IT portfolio optimization.

• Project/Contract Information: Details on similar past projects (description, contract number, period of performance, type, commerciality, prime/subcontractor role, dollar value, scope).

• Small Business Partnerships: For Other Than Small Businesses, detail partnerships with small businesses.

• Suggestions/Recommendations: Input on acquisition strategy, contract vehicles, NAICS, contract types, commerciality, PWS/technical information, and evaluation criteria.

• Responses Due: June 18, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST.

• Submission Method: Email to the RFI POCs listed in Section 1.1.

• Format: White Paper (max 5 pages, 12pt Times New Roman). Generic capability statements are not accepted.

• Questions: Direct to RFI POCs via email; verbal questions will not be accepted.

• Oral/Physical Submissions: Not accepted.

• Incumbent Contract Number: HTC71122FD072 (C5T Corporation)

• Incumbent Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price & Cost Reimbursement (Travel Other Direct Costs)

• Incumbent Contract Value: ~$12.9M

• Incumbent Acquisition Strategy: 100% Small Business Set-Aside

• Incumbent Period of Performance: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2027

• Transition Period: September 1, 2027 – September 30, 2027

• Base Period: October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028

• Option Period One: October 1, 2028 – September 30, 2029

• Option Period Two: October 1, 2029 – September 30, 2030

• Option Period Three: October 1, 2030 – September 30, 2031

• Primarily on-site at Scott AFB, IL, during normal duty hours (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT, Mon-Fri), excluding Federal Holidays.

• Teleworking is permitted with prior Government authorization.

• Core hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT.

• Task Area 3 primarily involves telework, with on-site presence at Scott AFB, IL, required only when the Government deems it necessary.

• Work requiring Secret access or SIPRNet must be completed on Scott AFB, IL.

• Alternate Place of Performance (Contingency Only) may be required (e.g., home, contractor facility) in unforeseen circumstances.

• USTRANSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

• A DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated April 1, 2026, is attached.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Portfolio Management Support for the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The primary goal is to provide effectiveness, efficiency, and analysis for the development and sustainment of information technology (IT) capability investments.

This contract supports the USTRANSCOM Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Operations Officer (COO) in capability investment management. Key areas include:

• Policy assessment and capability performance assessment.

• Capital planning and investment management.

• Electronic governance and Clinger-Cohen Act compliance.

• Investment process governance and compliance performance audits.

• Information systems process improvement and project management.

• IT strategic planning and technology assessments.

• Cybersecurity documentation development and portfolio management.

• Providing decision-making transparency for capability requirements development and management.

• Supporting all USTRANSCOM IT systems, programs, and initiatives (SPIs) regardless of funding type.

• Period of Performance: 1 October 2026 through 30 September 2030 (Base Period plus three Option Periods).

• Place of Performance: Primarily telework, with on-site presence at Scott AFB, IL, required when Government determines physical meeting is necessary. Some work may require Secret access or SIPRNet to be completed on Scott AFB, IL.

• Contract Management: Includes identifying a Program Manager, managing tasks, preparing documents, and conducting In-Progress Reviews (IPRs).

• Cyber Security: Requires adherence to cyberspace workforce qualification requirements, incident handling, and reporting timelines.

• Security: Contractor personnel may require access to classified information/systems (SECRET level) and must meet citizenship, background investigation, and clearance requirements (SECRET level).

• Deliverables: Numerous deliverables are specified, including Task Order Management Plans, Activity Summaries, IPR materials, Weekly Activity Reports, Trip Reports, Transition-Out Plans, and various IT and cybersecurity reports.

• Government Furnished Information/Equipment: The Government will provide access to relevant documents, policies, systems, and potentially workstations and software.