STARCOM Delt 1 Enlisted Initial Skills Training
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 STARCOM Delt 1 is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Enlisted Initial Skills Training. This market research aims to identify qualified firms capable of developing, instructing, and maintaining training courses for Guardian Space-Domain Fundamentals, Space Systems Operations (5S), Intelligence (5I), and Cyberspace Operations (5C). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for developing, instructing, and maintaining initial skills training courses for United States Space Force (USSF) enlisted Guardians. Key responsibilities include:
- Course Development & Maintenance: Creating and updating foundational and specialized courses for Guardian Fundamentals (Phase 1), Space Systems Operations, Intelligence Operations, Cyberspace Operations (Phase 2), and mission-centric training (Phase 3).
- Instruction: Providing qualified instructors to deliver training.
- Training Support: Including modeling and simulation for scenario creation and student IT support.
- Curriculum Development: Utilizing Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles and agile methodologies.
- Mission Integration, Exercises, and Capstone Events.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Year (Contract start – Jan 1, 2027), OY1 (Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028), OY2 (Jan 1, 2029 – Dec 31, 2029), OY3 (Jan 1, 2030 – Dec 31, 2030).
Place of Performance
Primarily at Government facilities on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Special Requirements
- Personnel: U.S. citizens are required. Personnel must possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance. Specific degree and experience requirements are detailed for curriculum developers and instructors.
- Data Rights: The Government will have unlimited data rights to all materials developed under this effort, with exceptions for third-party licensed materials.
- Disclaimer: This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a commitment for future procurement. The Government will not be liable for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI.