Opportunity
SAM #FA850126Q0071
Air Force Seeks COTS IT, Cybersecurity, and Project Management Training for 461 ACNS Personnel
Buyer
AFSC FA8501 Operational Contracting
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
FA850126Q0071
NAICS
611420, 611430, 541690
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Air Force, 461st Air Control Network Squadron (461 ACNS) at Robins Air Force Base, GA, seeking commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) training services for its personnel. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 461st Air Control Network Squadron (461 ACNS), Robins AFB, GA - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial training courses in IT, networking, cybersecurity, and project management for 461 ACNS personnel - Specific courses include: - CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - VMWare - Linux Basics - Red Hat System Administration - Agile Project Management Introduction - Project Management PMP - Network Basics - CCST (Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking) - CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) - DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) - Cyber Security Analyst CySA+ - Training delivery may be instructor-led on-site or at a contractor facility - All training materials, labs, and certification vouchers must be provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Instructors must be certified and have at least 5 years of experience - The procurement is a 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS 541690 - Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 (minimum SPRS score of 110) and CMMC Level 1 (Self) is required - Firm-fixed-price contract for a one-year period - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but training must cover leading industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, ISACA, ISC2, Red Hat, VMWare)
Description
The Air Force Sustainment Center PZIOB, Robins AFB, GA has a requirement to purchase Commercial Training Services. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) in accordance with (IAW) RFO part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This solicitation will result in a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award. This solicitation is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. Quotes are being requested IAW the attached solicitation document (FA850126Q0071) and the incorporated SOW dated 29 April 2026.
Small Business
Provide specific commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) IT, networking, cybersecurity, and project management training for 461 ACNS personnel within a 1 year time frame. IAW SOW dated 29 April 2026
Quotes are being requested no later than 25 August 2026, 1300 / 1:00 PM EDT Please submit quotes via email to the Contract Specialist, riley.oveson@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, stephanie.akles.1@us.af.mil.
IAW RFO 9.104-1, prospective vendors must provide documentation that demonstrates they have adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain them, to perform the work required in this solicitation. Included in this documentation should be:
1) A narrative statement from your company on how you can successfully cover your financial responsibilities if awarded this contract action. Your narrative should be able to explain how your company can carry that debt during and up to completion of the contract.
2) Any substantiating documentation that you feel would bolster your position. Examples of substantiating documentation can be found at R-DFARS 232.072-2.
A financial capability review will be requested through DCMA's financial capability review team to determine an offeror's financial capability as a part of the Government's evaluation quotes.
IAW the clause R-DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, and the clause R-DFARS 252.240-7997, DoD Assessment Requirements, NIST SP 800-171 applies to this acquisitions. Offerors are required to have a satisfactory score of 110 to be considered for an award resulting from this solicitation prior to the award of the contract. Offerors are highly encouraged to verify they have a current score, not more than three years old, in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) when submitting quotes for this requirement.
IAW the clause R-DFARS 252.204-7021, Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements, "CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS" applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to have and maintain for the duration of the contract a current CMMC status at the following CMMC level, or higher: CMMC Level 1 (Self)