SAM #FA930426C0000

Small Business Cybersecure Enclave Solutions for Defense Contractors – Industry Day and Development Opportunity

This opportunity is a call from the Department of the Air Force (HQ AFTC / AFWERX) for small business partners to develop and field test secure enclave solutions for small business contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). - The requirement is for affordable, scalable cybersecurity solutions that meet NIST SP 800-53 (171/172) standards and can obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) - Solutions must include hardware, software, lifecycle support, and managed services (MSP/MSSP) - Security training and compliance support are also required - The program is aimed at small businesses in the Defense Industrial Base, including SBIR/STTR participants - The government plans to scale up to 500 systems annually - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or products are named; the government is seeking innovative, vendor-agnostic solutions - Interested vendors must participate in an Industry Day event and may conduct one-on-one solution demonstrations - The opportunity is set aside for small businesses - The period of performance is a 12-month base period with two 6-month option periods - All requirements and logistics are detailed in the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Industry Day announcement documents

Description

Posting Amendments:

11 Aug 2026: None at this time.

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Edwards Air Force Base is hosting a hybrid (virtual and in-person) Industry Day for the Small Business Cybersecurity Network from 17-18 Sep 2026.

The purpose of this Industry Day is to identify capable partners for the subject requirement. Vendors will conduct one-on-one solution demonstrations during their assigned time slots.

Logistics, including location, time, and registration instructions, are detailed in the attachment labeled: "SBC Industry Day Announcement."

Interested parties must RSVP no later than 1700 Pacific Time on 27 Aug 2026.

Questions regarding the attached SOO or the Industry Day must be submitted in writing via email to the Points of Contact by 1700 Pacific Time on 20 Aug 2026. All questions and government responses will be anonymized and published in a subsequent amendment to this SAM.gov announcement.

This posting will be updated regularly; please monitor it for the latest information.

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