SAM #FA701426QB015

Sole Source Cyber Training Program for US Space Force – Purdue University

This notice announces the Air Force District of Washington's intent to award a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement to Purdue University for a specialized cyber training program for United States Space Force personnel. - Sole-source procurement to Purdue University for cyber training - Purdue is the original developer and only responsible source - Unique instructional approach, proprietary materials, and technical expertise cited - Program details: - 416-hour hands-on cyber training - Includes red-team and blue-team operations, ethical hacking, vulnerability management, Python scripting - Cyber range access, mobile lab capabilities, and a 100-hour Capstone Event - Not a competitive solicitation, but capability statements may be submitted - Place of performance: Indiana (Purdue University) - Contracting office: Andrews AFB, Maryland - No specific quantities, part numbers, or alternative vendors listed - Period of performance references continued delivery, with justification dated April-May 2026

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT The Air Force District of Washington, HQ USSF Enterprise Support Division (AFDW/PKF), intends to award a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Purdue University, 2550 Northwestern Ave #1100, West Lafayette, IN 47906, for continued delivery of the Cyber Training Course.

AFDW/PKF intends to use commercial acquisition procedures and other than full and open competition. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is RFO 6.103-1, Only One Source, as implemented through RFO 12.201-2 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), when only one responsible source is capable of satisfying the Government’s requirement.

Purdue University developed the existing Cyber Training Course under Contract FA701425P0042 and possesses the unique course knowledge, instructional approach, training materials, cyber lab structure, and technical expertise required to continue performance without unacceptable delays, duplication of effort, or disruption to the established curriculum.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, proposals, or capability statements. No solicitation or request for quotation will be issued. However, interested parties may identify their interest and submit relevant capability information in response to this notice. Responses must be submitted no later than 1:00 PM EDT on 1 June 2026 via email to eric.moss.3@us.af.mil.

All responses received by the closing date will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered only for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

In accordance with FAR 5.102, the required justification documentation is attached.

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