Big Bang’s Capabilities Growth, Continued Relevance, and Operations Team (Cosmic Dawn Team 2) (FA8307-26-R-B004)
Updated
Special Notice from the Department of the Air Force.
| Solicitation number | 26RB004 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA8307 Aflcmc Hnck Hnc Cyber & Ntr |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) |
| Product or service code | DA01 |
| Posted | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Not stated |
Description
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER (AFLCMC) AFLCMC/HNCK – Platform One (P1) Contracting Office SPECIAL NOTICE: 7 DAY NOTICE DETERMINATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATION Issued in Accordance With (IAW) FAR Overhaul / RFO 7.107-3, Notification of Consolidation of Contract Requirements Solicitation / Requirement Number: FA8307-26-R-B004 Requirement Title: Big Bang’s (BB) Capabilities Growth, Continued Relevance, and Operations Team (Cosmic Dawn Team 2) Contracting Office: AFLCMC/HNCK Platform One (P1) Statutory & Regulatory Authorities: 10 U.S.C. § 3458; DFARS 212.70; RFO 7.107-3;Executive Order 14275 1.
Determination and Authority Notice is hereby given that the consolidation of contract requirements has been officially justified, approved, and granted in accordance with the regulatory standards set forth under RFO 7.107-3 (Notification of Consolidation of Contract Requirements), implemented pursuant to Executive Order 14275. Comprehensive market research conducted by the AFLCMC/HNCK Platform One Contracting Office demonstrates that consolidating three (3) active Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) orders into a unified requirement is necessary, fully justified, and provides substantial benefits that directly serve the best interest of the Government.
2. Consolidated Orders This approved consolidation supersedes and merges requirements previously executed across the following three (3) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) orders: FA830723FB012 FA830723FB013 FA830723FB018 3. Consolidated Requirement & Scope of Work Under the unified solicitation FA8307-26-R-B004 (Big Bang’s Capabilities Growth, Continued Relevance, and Operations Team – Cosmic Dawn Team 2), the awarded contractor will provide holistic platform stewardship to sustain, evolve, and enhance the Big Bang (BB) platform across classified and unclassified environments: Holistic Platform Stewardship: Proactive enhancements, software lifecycle maintenance, and capability evolution adapting directly to emerging mission demands and user feedback.
Infrastructure Automation & Operations: Delivering end-to-end automation, user support, and comprehensive lifecycle documentation to preserve operational velocity, system reliability, and long-term security. Department of War (DoW) DevSecOps Alignment: Ensuring technical alignment with DoW Development Security and Operations (DevSecOps / DSOP) objectives. Cross-Team Collaboration: Actively integrating and collaborating with other Big Bang teams and broader Platform One stakeholders to fulfill overarching Government strategic objectives.
4. Acquisition Method & Contract Structure Solicitation Vehicle: The Government will solicit and negotiate under the current Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) via the Platform One Solutions Marketplace (P1SM), in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and DFARS 212.70. Basis of Award: Negotiations and award will be conducted with the vendor that submits the most technically capable solution in accordance with CSO evaluation criteria.
Contract Term: Base Period: Nine (9) months Option Periods: Four (4) twelve-month option periods (total potential ordering period of 4 years and 9 months) 5. Administrative Notes & Inquiries The required Determination and Findings (D&F) supporting this consolidation action has been coordinated and executed by the cognizant contracting authority. This notice satisfies the public disclosure requirement mandated by RFO 7.107-3.
Industry partners and interested parties may direct technical and acquisition inquiries to the AFLCMC/HNCK Platform One Contracting Office through the Platform One Solutions Marketplace (P1SM) portal. [email protected] Local: Local Small Business Professional Ms. Zakiya U. Norris Small Business Professional AFLCMC/SB-Lackland Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division [email protected] Dr. Sheriley Y. Smith Procurement Center Representative, Area V Office of Government Contracting U.S. Small Business Administration (210) 403-5901 Cell: (726) 228-7963 Email: [email protected]
Contracting contact
- Contracting Officer: Jamail Walker, Maj, USAF · [email protected] · 17869943124
- Erin Shell · [email protected]
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