INDUSTRY DAY | DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NOTICE: USSOCOM POTFF III Program Support

UPDATE (as of 17 June 2026):
Extended Industry Registration to 18 June 2026 at 10 AM EST, Updated SOFWERX Location and  Agenda attachment.

All attendees (both in-person and virtual) must register using the Microsoft Forms link below.

Registration Link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/WaRqT3v7ni

Registration Deadline: 18 June 2026, 10:00 AM EST

EVENT DETAILS

Date: 24-26 June 2026

Location: SOFWERX, 1925 E 2nd Ave #102, Tampa, FL 33605

Format: In-person primary; virtual attendance will be enabled via Microsoft Teams.

Clearance: No clearance is required. All presentations and discussions will be UNCLASSIFIED.

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Originial Posting:
1.0 PURPOSE
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will host a hybrid (In-Person/Virtual) Industry Day to engage with industry partners regarding the upcoming POTFF III requirement.

This event will outline the overarching mission needs, the acquisition approach, and key changes from legacy efforts. It will also provide USSOCOM Components and Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) the opportunity to share direct operational perspectives with prospective Offerors.

2.0 EVENT DETAILS

Date: 24-26 June 2026

Location: SOFWERX, 1925 E 2nd Ave #102, Tampa, FL 33605

Format: In-person primary; virtual attendance will be enabled via Microsoft Teams.

Clearance: No clearance is required. All presentations and discussions will be UNCLASSIFIED.

3.0 TARGET AUDIENCE
The Government encourages attendance from organizations interested in the POTFF III requirement, including large businesses, small businesses, and non-traditional defense partners. Relevant domains and experience include:

Human Performance & Psychological Performance

Medical, Rehabilitation, and Social/Family Readiness

Data Analytics, IT, and IL5 Secure Data Services

Firms with experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) or Enterprise-scale human readiness programs.

4.0 PLANNED AGENDA SUMMARY

Day 1 – Mission Context & Operational Needs

Attendees receive a high-level overview of USSOCOM programs, SOF AT&L, and the POTFF mission and vision. Leadership briefings and testimonies emphasize the importance of holistic readiness. SOF Components present their POTFF-related requirements, followed by Q&A and a combined panel.

Day 2 – Acquisition & Contracting Framework

TSOCs provide regional mission perspectives and requirement overviews, followed by a panel discussion. Industry receives foundational acquisition and contracting instruction, including ethics, evaluation methodologies, and Sections L & M guidance. The day closes with timeline reviews and leadership remarks.

Day 3 – Industry One-on-Ones

Interested Prime vendors may request a pre-scheduled sessions to provide entities direct engagement opportunities with government representatives. Due to time restraints, only potential Prime vendors shall request a one-on-one and talking points and/or questions shall be submitted in advance, upon confirmation of scheduled one-on-one but not later than 1300EST on 22 June 2026, to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil.

Please see the POTFF III Industry Day Agenda attachment for more details.

5.0 REGISTRATION AND RSVP INSTRUCTIONS
All attendees (both in-person and virtual) must register using the Microsoft Forms link below.

Registration Link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/WaRqT3v7ni

Registration Deadline: 17 June 2026, 12:00 PM EST

In-Person Capacity Limit: Due to facility constraints at SOFWERX, in-person attendance is strictly limited to a maximum number of representatives per individual registering company. Additional personnel are welcome to register for the virtual Microsoft Teams broadcast.

Walk-ins will not be permitted. A Microsoft Teams meeting link will be emailed to all registered virtual attendees 24 hours prior to the event.

6.0 DISCLAIMERS AND LEGAL NOTICES

You may save your submitted response through the Registration Form, which will serve as your confirmation. If you have not received government confirmation by 1:00 p.m. EST on June 18, 2026, please contact Ms. Chandler Walton immediately at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil.

No Reimbursement: This event is for market research and planning purposes only. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing for, traveling to, or attending this Industry Day.

Not a Solicitation: This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). It does not bind the Government to award any contract.

Draft Information: All information presented by the Government during this Industry Day is considered "draft" and is subject to change prior to the release of the final RFP. In the event of a conflict between the Industry Day briefings and the final RFP, the final RFP shall govern.

7.0 QUESTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Please do not submit direct emails to the Contracting Officer for event registration. Any direct emails will NOT be responded to.

For any technical questions regarding registration, please reach out to Ms. Chandler Walton at chandler.m.walton.civ@socom.mil.

For any logistical questions, please reach out directly to SOFWERX.