Security Assistance Mentors and Cultural Advisors (SAMA) SAMA 3.0 for USMILGP-Iraq

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contractor Capability Survey designed to gather information from potential vendors regarding their qualifications and experience relevant to an upcoming requirement. It aims to assess market capacity and identify potential sources.

• Part I. Business Information: Requests standard company details including name, address, point of contact, CAGE code, phone, email, web URL, and facility security clearance.
• Part II. Capability Survey Questions: Asks about past experience on similar projects, potential precluding requirements, experience with OCONUS services (specifically in Iraq), experience providing Security Assistance Mentors/Advisors, possession of a DCAA-approved accounting system, and financial capability for the contract size.
• Part III. Request for Information: Seeks feedback on the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including potential competition-reducing elements, appropriateness of NAICS code 541611, duplicative requirements, consistency of tasks/objectives, necessary additional information for sizing workload, perceived risks, clarity of requirements, potential burdens, and key factors for assessing financial capability.

This survey is crucial for potential bidders to understand the type of information the government is seeking to gauge their suitability for the opportunity. Responding to this survey allows vendors to highlight their relevant experience and capabilities, and to provide feedback that could influence the final solicitation details. It also helps bidders assess their own fit for the requirement.

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought

This RFI is issued by the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) on behalf of the United States Military Group-Iraq (USMILGP-Iraq) to conduct market research for Security Assistance Mentors and Cultural Advisors (SAMA 3.0) services. These services will support military and civilian personnel in Iraq, assisting the Government of Iraq (Gol), including the Ministry of Defense (MoD), Counter Terrorism Service (CTS), and Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs (MoPA), in designing, implementing, and sustaining systems to enhance their institutional capabilities. This effort is a follow-on to an existing contract ending November 28, 2026.

USMILGP-Iraq requires trained and qualified cultural advisors to conduct operations in Iraq. These advisors will support the Front Office, Education, Exercises and Training team (EET), Northern Affairs, Air Navy and Army Special Missions teams into Fiscal Year 2027 and beyond. Key functions include providing regional expertise, developing relationships with Iraqi ministries and institutions, and offering translation and transcription services.

• Responses are voluntary and for market research purposes only.

• Submissions are limited to five (5) pages and must be in a Microsoft Word compatible format (.pdf, .doc, or .xls).

• Responses must be received no later than 10:00 am, United States Central Time, on Tuesday, March 03, 2026.

• Submit responses electronically to jennifer.b.trevino.civ@mail.mil.

• All correspondence must include the subject line: "Request for Information-SAMA 3.0 Recompete-Vendor Name."

• Attachments with .zip or .exe extensions are not allowable.

• Questions concerning the acquisition should be directed to Jennifer Trevino at jennifer.b.trevino.civ@mail.mil or (520) 715-1206.

• The Government is contemplating a best value/tradeoff evaluation approach for any future solicitation.

• The Government will assess capability statements to determine if a future solicitation will be conducted as full and open competition or set-aside for small businesses.

• This RFI is not a commitment by the Government, and costs associated with submitting information will not be reimbursed.

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

• A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Capability Survey are attached.

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

To improve the performance of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MoD), Counter Terrorism Service (CTS), and Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs (MoPA) to enhance their capability to organize, train, equip, and sustain Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). The goal is to maximize the effectiveness of FMS purchases and address issues in building ISF effectiveness.

Provide advice and assistance to USMILGP-IRAQ senior personnel to support the Government of Iraq (GoI), specifically the MoD, CTS, and MoPA. Key activities include:

• Administration
• Force Development
• Procurement & Acquisition
• Contracting
• Training Management
• Public Affairs
• Logistics
• Personnel Management
• Professional Development
• Communications
• Planning and Operations
• Infrastructure Management
• Intelligence
• Executive Development

Contractor personnel will advise, coach, mentor, train, and liaise with MoD, CTS, and MoPA officials to improve processes, policies, and systems.

• Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure services meet contract requirements.

• Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for government evaluation of contractor performance.

• Performance objectives and thresholds are detailed in Technical Exhibit 1, including:

  • Program Management (Overall Program)
  • Timeliness and Accuracy of Communications (Minutes, Reports, Plans, Data)
  • Initial Contract Mobilization
  • Qualifications of Personnel
  • Personnel Replacement Timeliness
  • Personnel Retention (vacancy rate <= 25%)

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period with 4, 12-month evaluated option periods, plus an additional 6 months under FAR Clause 52.217-8.

• Primary Places of Performance: Baghdad, Iraq, and Erbil, Iraq.

• Other locations may include TDY sites in the Middle East and the United States.

• Security Clearance: All SAMA positions require a SECRET security clearance. Selected personnel may require access to classified information up to Secret.

• Key Personnel: Includes 1 Site Lead and Movement Coordinator, 4 SAMA MOD Advisors, and 1 SAMA MOPA Advisor.

• Education: Minimum of a verifiable four-year degree, with exceptions for significant experience.

• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, adaptation to local Iraqi customs and culture, fluency in English and Arabic.

• Contractor Travel: Required periodically within the USCENTCOM AOR, including Iraq. Transportation modes include armored vehicles, helicopters, or fixed-wing aircraft. Commercial air travel requires KO approval. Passports, visas, and country clearances are the contractor's responsibility.

• Deliverables: Daily Accountability Report, Monthly Self-Assessment Reports, Quarterly Self-Assessment Reports (See Technical Exhibit 2).

• Non-Personal Services: Government will not supervise contractor employees or control methods of performance.