USARCENT G3 Enterprise Support Contract

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it commit the Government to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes to identify potential qualified sources. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources capable of providing non-personal services to deliver 46 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) across eight divisions within the USARCENT G3 Directorate and Command Group. Supported capabilities include modeling and simulation (M&S) based exercises, operational planning, current operations (OPCEN), target development, air and missile defense (AMD) synchronization, and strategic planning support. This requirement supports the USARCENT G3/5/7 Enterprise at Shaw AFB, SC (CONUS) and occasional forward travel to locations including Kuwait, Jordan, and the Udairi Range Complex (OCONUS).

The Government is conducting market research to determine if this requirement can be set aside for 8(a) Small Business participants. Responses from all business sizes are welcome. The Government's preference is to set this requirement aside for 8(a) participants if two or more capable, responsible 8(a) firms are identified at a fair market price (FAR 19.108-7).

2. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested parties are requested to submit a written Capabilities Statement addressing the areas outlined in Section 3. Submissions shall not exceed 10 pages, excluding the cover page and past performance references.

Submission Method: Email only to KO: cameron.r.wade.mil@army.mil; KS: johnnie.t.mack.mil@army.mil
Email Subject Line: Sources Sought-W51H7226RA002 USARCENT-G3/5/7-ESS
Response Deadline: July 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Late submissions may not be considered. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.

3. CAPABILITY STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Your response must clearly address the following. Structure your submission to correspond directly to the sections below.

A. Vendor Information
• Company Name
• Company Address (Street, City, State, ZIP)
• Unique Entity ID (UEI)
• CAGE Code
• Primary Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email)
• Company Website (optional)

B. Business Size and Socioeconomic Status
Indicate your business size classification under NAICS 541611 and check all applicable socioeconomic categories:
• Small Business or Other Than Small Business
• 8(a) Business Development Program
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• HUBZone Small Business
• Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
• Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
• Large Business / None of the above

C. Critical Technical Requirements / Certifications
• Confirm whether your firm holds an active TOP SECRET FCL. This is a critical requirement to ensure compliance with security protocols and immediate access to classified installations and systems. The Prime contractor must possess an active TOP SECRET Facility Clearance (FCL) at the time of proposal submission, with no safeguarding required.
• Confirm whether your firm can provide personnel holding active TOP SECRET and TS/SCI clearances (with JWICS access) at the time of performance start.
• Confirm whether your proposed personnel possess required specialized military training certifications (such as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO), Aviation Master Gunner (AMG), Joint Firepower Course (JFC), Scout Leaders Course (SLC), Joint Air Operations Command and Control Course (JAOC2C), Echelons Above Brigade Airspace Course (EAB), or Air Defense Airspace Manager/Brigade Aviation Element (ADAM/BAE) Course).
• Confirm whether your firm can provide Arabic-fluent cross-cultural advisors capable of speaking, writing, and translating Arabic during multi-lateral planning and execution events.
• Identify any teaming arrangements, subcontracting plans, or mentor-protégé agreements relevant to this requirement. Explain how your firm will comply with the Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14), ensuring the Prime performs at least 50% of the cost of contract performance.

D. Scope of Work Confirmation
Overall Objective: To provide 46 FTEs across eight divisions within the USARCENT G3 Directorate and Command Group to deliver modeling and simulation (M&S) based exercises, operational planning, current operations (OPCEN), target development, air and missile defense (AMD) synchronization, and strategic planning support.
Key Tasks / Deliverables:
1. Provide 24/7/365 Current Operations Center (OPCEN) and Mission Training Complex (MTC) operational, systems, and administrative support.
2. Deliver Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) training exercises utilizing JCATS and Low Overhead Training System (LOTS) substitute platforms.
3. Deliver operational, tactical, strategic, and fires targeting analytical support (such as draft Target Nomination Lists (TNL), Restricted Target Lists (RTL), and No Strike Lists (NSL) development).
4. Coordinate, plan, and design Army Aviation and Air/Missile Defense maneuver concepts.
5. Provide strategic, war planning, and plan maintenance support.
Associated / Supporting Work:
• Configuration, network administration, and room reconfiguration of the MTC.
• RMF documentation maintenance across controls.
• Preparing and shipping training equipment overseas.
• Arabic-fluent cross-cultural advisory and translation support.
• Travel support within CONUS and OCONUS (Kuwait, Jordan).

E. Past Performance
Provide a brief description of 2–3 contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity completed within the last five (5) years. For each, include:
• Contract Number
• Contracting Agency / Customer
• Period of Performance
• Contract Value (approximate)
• Brief description of work performed and relevance to this requirement
• Customer Point of Contact (Name, Phone, or Email — if authorized to release)
If no directly similar past performance exists, describe the most relevant work your firm has performed and explain how it demonstrates your capability.

F. Market Feedback (Optional but Encouraged)
The Government is interested in understanding current market conditions. Please address the following if applicable:
• Approximate price range or cost drivers for this type of requirement (do not provide a formal quote or bid).
• Typical period of performance for this type of work.
• Any industry standards, practices, or constraints the Government should be aware of when developing the final solicitation.
• Identification of any aspects of this requirement that may limit competition or create barriers to entry.

4. DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought notice does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or pay any costs associated with preparing a response. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes and will not be evaluated as offers. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary. The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice at any time without obligation to respondents.

5. POINTS OF CONTACT

KO: cameron.r.wade.mil@army.mil; KS: johnnie.t.mack.mil@army.mil