USASOC Industry and Demonstration Day
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 U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has issued a Special Notice and Request for Information (RFI) for an Industry and Demonstration Day. USASOC is seeking a strategic partner (organization/association) to co-host and execute this event, which will take place near Fort Bragg, NC, during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 for up to five days. This partnership will be established via a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), not a contract. The RFI component seeks ideas for industry engagement on current SOF challenges.
Scope of Work
Partner Responsibilities for the event include, but are not limited to: advertising, registration, agenda development and distribution, event planning and scheduling, venue rental, event website hosting and design, coordination with local law enforcement and Fort Bragg base access requirements, and coordination for Unmanned Systems (UxS) and technology usage during the demonstration day.
RFI Focus Areas for industry and demonstration events include: Conflict, Competition, Counter-Violent Extremist Organization (C-VEO), Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capabilities, Counter UxS, SOF AI (Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Special Operations), Deep Sense / Deep Strike (focused on advanced sensing and precision engagement), and Swarming (Heterogeneous or Homogeneous).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI) for a strategic partnership via MOA.
- Event Location: Within 20 miles of Fort Bragg, NC (deviations require pre-approval).
- Event Timing: First quarter of fiscal year 2027, up to five days.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.
- Published: April 30, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations/associations must submit:
- Name, address, CAGE code/UEI, and Point of Contact (POC) information.
- An explanation of the organization's experience and capability to provide the listed event execution requirements.
- A brief summary (no more than 15 pages) detailing the organization's methodology to execute the event, including proposed panel discussions and participants, industry components for exhibition and demonstration, suggested information session topics, suggested keynote speakers, and an unspecified change contingency plan.
Submissions must not include any proprietary markings or competition-sensitive information.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Responses are voluntary and do not guarantee future contract opportunities. No payment for submission costs will be provided. Submissions must be emailed to Maegan Castro (maegan.n.castro.civ@socom.mil). Respondents are cautioned to ensure receipt of all correspondence due to potential email limitations.