Bridge Extension for ISSO/ISSM Support
Updated
Special Notice from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Goleta, California. Due Oct 29, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7), due today.
| Solicitation number | FA880627CB002 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA8806 Battle Mngmnt C3 Ssc/Bck |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715) |
| Product or service code | DG01 |
| Place of performance | Goleta, California |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 29, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7) (due today) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: California Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
Space Systems Command Operating Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA intends to solicit and award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Tecolote Research, Inc . 420 S Fairview Ave Ste 201 Goleta, CA 93117-3654. The NAICS code is 541715 and its size standard is 1250 employees.
The Government requires robust cyber security for software development efforts. The Government uses an agile software approach to deliver capabilities to multiple Government agencies. The Contractor’s Cyber Security solution(s) shall meet operational acceptance from the Government user.
Cyber Security deliverables will include but are not limited to implementation of processes, procedures, data flows and artifact management for assessment and authorization activities. The Contractor will perform analysis and document production to enable the Government’s information systems to achieve Authority to Operate and maintain Cyber Security accreditation and certification for those information systems.
The Contractor will deliver periodic assessments of the Government’s information systems to ensure they comply and conform to overarching government information security requirements. The reason for this sole-source standalone bridge contract is to continue service while a follow-on contract is being competed. The J&A will be posted IAW RFO procedures after contract award.
Anticipated Award Date is 31 October 2026. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 5:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 29 October 2026. Responses should be submitted to: SSC/BCK (Attn: Carlos Barrera), 483 N. Aviation blvd El Segundo, CA 90245, 310-653-2756, or E-mail [email protected].
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Space Systems Command has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Colonel Aaron H. Thomas, SSC/PK Deputy Director, [email protected], (310) 653-1785.
Contracting contact
- Carlos A. Barrera · [email protected] · (310) 653-2756
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541715, a business counts as small if it has no more than 11 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
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