USAFA Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support Services
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 US Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source commercial contract to Microsoft Corporation for Unified Enterprise Support Services. This notice is for informational purposes only; a solicitation will not be posted. Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
Microsoft Corporation will provide USAFA with Unified Enterprise Support Services, including designated engineering and proactive services specifically for SKUs relevant to the academic segment. These support services are exclusively performed by Microsoft Corporation or its affiliates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source Commercial Contract
- Authority: 10 USC 3204(a)(1) - only one responsible source
- NAICS: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)
- Size Standard: $34 million
- Estimated Award Date: April 10, 2026
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 6:00 PM MST
- Published: February 19, 2026
Response Requirements
This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. The Government intends to proceed with this sole source action based on previous market research. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable. Responses received after the deadline will not be evaluated. Contractors must have a current registration with SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
An Ombudsman has been appointed to facilitate the resolution of concerns. Interested parties should first address concerns to the Contracting Officer, Brianna Morphis. The Ombudsman contact is James Anderson (james.anderson.72@us.af.mil, 719-333-3829).