# USSOCOM Launches SOF RACER Consortium

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has launched the Special Operations Forces Rapid Acquisition Consortium for Emerging Requirements (SOF RACER) as of August 6, 2026, to accelerate the delivery of specialized technologies to Special Operations Forces (SOF). Operated by BMNT in partnership with GovSignals, SOF RACER offers a no-cost membership model that streamlines the submission and evaluation of solution briefs across twelve key technology areas. This initiative enables government sponsors to rapidly issue requirements and evaluate commercial and defense industry solutions, enhancing SOF capabilities with greater speed and efficiency. An educational event for prospective members and government stakeholders is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at SOFWERX in Tampa, Florida.

- **Why this matters:** SOF RACER provides procurement professionals and contractors a unique, cost-free pathway to engage with USSOCOM’s rapid acquisition process, reducing traditional barriers such as membership fees and complex proposal requirements.
- The consortium’s fixed-price operational model, as explained by BMNT and GovSignals leadership, ensures efficient management without charging members, emphasizing transparency and streamlined access.
- Companies specializing in SOF-relevant technologies should consider joining SOF RACER to gain prioritized exposure to USSOCOM requirements and accelerate contracting opportunities.
- Procurement teams can leverage SOF RACER to quickly identify qualified vendors and solutions aligned with urgent SOF needs, supporting faster fielding of critical capabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** August 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
- Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics directorate (SOF AT&L)

### Vendors
- GovSignals (partner and platform operator)
- BMNT (partner for education sessions)

### Key Quotes
> Most consortia charge membership dues and take a percentage of every award their members win. SOF RACER doesn27t, because SOCOM chose a different model: we are paid a firm, fixed price to run the consortium well.
> — Brian Miller, President of BMNT

> SOCOM sets the requirements and selects the winners. We built and operate the infrastructure that gets qualified companies in front of them.
> — Derek Hoyt, Chief Executive Officer of GovSignals

### Sources
- [BMNT announces its role in SOF RACER - Intelligence Community News](https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/bmnt-announces-its-role-in-sof-racer/) - Intelligence Community News
- [USSOCOM, GovSignals launch SOF RACER - Intelligence Community News](https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/ussocom-govsignals-launch-sof-racer/) - Intelligence Community News