Opportunity
SAM #W91QF026QA006
Academic and Analytical Wargame Development Services for U.S. Army War College (FY26-30)
Buyer
MICC Carlisle Barracks
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
April 28, 2026
Identifier
W91QF026QA006
NAICS
541430, 541720, 541690
This opportunity involves contracted support for the U.S. Army War College's Center for Strategic Leadership (CSL) at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, focusing on academic and analytical wargame development from FY26 to FY30. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Carlisle Barracks - U.S. Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership (CSL) - Scope of Services: - Academic and analytical wargame design, development, facilitation, training, and analysis - Graphic design and educational support services for wargame development - Production of 3-4 strategic wargames annually, including design briefs, prototypes, and analysis reports - Tasks include requirements analysis, concept development, playtesting, interagency coordination, and quality assurance - Security Requirements: - Personnel must have SECRET facility and individual security clearances - Place of Performance: - Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania (including Collins Hall Building 650) - Period of Performance: - Base year plus three 12-month option years (up to 54 months total) - Notable Requirements: - Contractor provides personnel and equipment; government provides facilities and materials - Annual refresher training required - Telework is possible for some tasks - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified in the solicitation - No hardware or software products are being procured; the focus is on professional services
Description
The Department of Strategic Wargaming (DSW) requires skills provided by contracted wargame designers and developers to meet the growing demand for academic wargames serving as experiential learning mechanisms and analytical wargames assisting Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs) and other government agencies in defining complex problems and deriving insights for potential solutions. See attachments.