USSOCOM Information Technology Management, Strategic/Operational Planning, and Technical Support

Quick Summary

The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Information Technology Management, Strategic/Operational Planning, and Technical Support (ITMSOPTS). This RFI is for market research to gather capabilities for IT program support, contract management, strategic resource planning, and technical assessment. White papers are due April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

USSOCOM J6 requires contract program support encompassing program management, contract management, and contract administration services for various IT programs. The support includes:

• Program Management/Contract Administration: Advice and assistance in program/contract management, strategy development, contract planning, documentation, and proposal reviews.
• Service Level Monitoring/Quality Assessment & Reporting: Monitoring and reporting on contractor performance against SLAs and QA metrics.
• Documentation: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive documentation library, including contractual documentation.
• Strategic Resource Management Planning & Budget Execution: Assisting with financial administration, cost reports, estimates, and strategic program budgeting.
• Technical Assessment/Development: Designing and maintaining a portal dashboard for contract administration and performance monitoring.
• Organizational/Strategic Analytical Planning/Process Development: Analyzing organizational plans, federal/DoD plans, and monitoring NetOps status.
• Acquisition and Supplier Management: Assisting with enterprise-wide policies for acquiring new products and services, market research, and technology refreshment.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
• Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage); potential award may be sole source or set aside. Small business prime contractors must perform 51% of the effort.
• Response Due: April 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
• Published: March 19, 2026
• Place of Performance: Government worksites, primarily Tampa, FL. Exact locations specified in Task Orders.

Information Requested

Respondents should submit a white paper detailing:

• Capability Statement with prior experience relevant to the Draft SOW (prime/sub, experience details, FTEs).
• Capabilities to recruit, onboard, and retain personnel with Secret or TS/SCI clearances.
• Experience/infrastructure to support recruiting and management at USSOCOM locations.
• Proposed innovations (e.g., automation, agile, DevSecOps, technology refreshment).
• Acquisition and technical lifecycle support experience and processes.
• Confirmation of Draft SOW adequacy for proposal.
• Understanding and mitigation strategy for potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI).
• Verification of ability to perform 51% of the effort as a small business prime contractor.

Special Requirements

• Security: Contractor personnel require a TOP SECRET clearance, with potential access to SCI and SAP information. Compliance with DD254 is mandatory.
• Qualifications: DoD 8570/8140 certifications for network access; DAIWA certifications for acquisition support.
• Personnel: Select positions identified as Key Personnel.
• Travel: Expected and requires prior Government approval.

Point of Contact

• Regina Farrell
• Email: regina.farrell@socom.mil
• Phone: 813-8939-2882