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SOF GSD
The Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), has a requirement for SOF Global Services Delivery (SOF GSD).
Solicitation Summary
The Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), has a requirement for SOF Global Services Delivery (SOF NVS).
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SOF GSD in a Nutshell
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense |
| Solicitation Number | H9240025RE002 |
| Status | Pre-RFP |
| Solicitation Date | RFP Date: January 2025 (Estimate) |
| Award Date | June 2026 (Estimate) |
| Contract Ceiling Value | $3,200,000,000 |
| Solicitation Number | FA881923R1000 |
| Competition Type | Small Bus Set-Aside |
| Type of Award | IDIQ – Agency Specific |
| Primary Requirement | Professional Services |
| Duration | 5 year(s) base plus 1 x 5 year(s) option(s) |
| Contract Type | Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Time and Materials, Labor Hour |
| No. of Expected Awards | 15 |
| NAICS Code(s): |
541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services Size Standard: $24.5 million annual receipts |
| Place of Performance: | Macdill Air Force Base, Florida United States |
| Opportunity Website: | https://sam.gov/opp/4e159cb9d2744c49bbdb30ff1ebde8ab/view |
Solicitation Resources:
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Latest Notice on SAM (Nov 14, 2025) | Page Link |
| Draft RFP (July 13, 2025) | ZIP File |
NVS Related Content:
| Resource | Name / Link |
|---|---|
| NVS Services | Self-Scoring Proposal Support |
| NVS Services | Self-Scoring Proposals Lab |
| NVS Services | Government Proposal Development |
| NVS Services | Color Team Reviews |
Requirements
- The requirements included support the government in the following areas: Education and Training Services, Management Support Services,
Program Management, Engineering, Technical and Professional Services, and Administrative & Other Services.
- Education and Training Services: These services shall provide support to USSOCOM organizations involved in training SOF in both garrison and field environments. This includes providing vocational and technical training at the individual, collective, or staff level on a variety of subjects, conducting lectures, performing testing, curriculum development, and other related training and military exercises. Also included in the scope of Education and Training services are translation services to support various Command activities. Below are representative tasks that may be required.
- Management Support Services: These services involve providing advice and assistance with the management and operation of SOF organizations that are closely associated with the basic responsibilities and missions of SOF organizations. These services include strategic planning, SOF capability and structuring analysis and advice, with a broad array of deliverables such as data collection, writing services, public relations support, and media analysis. While these tasks are not all-inclusive, they represent support that assists enterprise planning and support for these services.
- Program Management: Prepare, develop, and assist the government in completing program management, research, studies and analysis documents, events and activities.
- Engineering and Technical Services.
- Professional Services: Services such as multimedia support; graphic arts design and photography; preparedness support; and physical security.
- Intelligence Professional Services.
- Administrative and Other Services: These services involve creating, revising or maintaining administrative workflows and procedures to make an organization more efficient and using information technology systems to generate and retrieve information. The Administrative and Other Services described in this SOW are to support USSOCOM.
SOF NVS Solicitation Proposal Volumes
Offerors are required to submit three separate volumes:
1. Volume I – General
- Administrative information
- Representations and Certifications
- Teaming arrangements and structure
1. Volume II – Technical Proposal
- Demonstration of capabilities by task area
- Self-Scoring Table and substantiation documents
- Past performance narratives
- Technical approach
1. Volume III – Price Proposal
- Labor category pricing
- Total compensation plans
- Pricing assumptions and rationales
Proposal Evaluation Factors
The proposals will be evaluated based on:
1. Self-Scoring Evaluation
- Offerors complete a self-scoring worksheet
- Points awarded based on:
- Personnel qualifications
- Geographic presence
- Rapid mobilization capabilities
- Cleared personnel
- Relevant past performance
- Breadth across SOW elements
Substantiation Review
- Government will validate claimed scores
- Documentation required for each point claim
1. Price Realism and Reasonableness
- Labor category pricing
- Evaluation of proposed total compensation plans
1. Responsiveness & Compliance
- Adherence to proposal instructions
- Completeness of submission
- Compliance with required formats and deadlines
Proposal Submission
To be considered, offerors must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov as a Small Business
- Have an active CAGE Code and UEI
- Submit all three volumes by the deadline stated in the final RFP
- Use prescribed templates for the self-score table and pricing
- Provide supporting documentation for every claimed score element
- Not exceed page limits for technical narratives and substantiation
- Ensure the proposal is in readable, searchable PDF format
SOF GSD Solicitation FAQ
What is the SOFNVS contract and who is the customer?
SOFGSD (SOF Global Services Delivery) is a USSOCOM-wide, Small Business Set-Aside Multiple Award IDIQ contract. It supports U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and its components with specialized services in training, intelligence, logistics, and operations across global theaters.
What types of services are required under SOFNVS?
SOFGSD covers six key task areas:
- Education & Training
- Exercise Planning and Support
- Intelligence Support
- Operations & Planning
- Technical & Program Management
- Logistics & Operational Support
These services span mission planning, TS/SCI-cleared analyst support, course development, logistics, and field operations.
What are the minimum eligibility requirements to compete?
To be eligible, offerors must:
- Be a Small Business under NAICS 541611
- Have an active SAM.gov registration
- Possess the ability to deploy globally, provide cleared personnel, and rapidly mobilize
- Demonstrate past performance across multiple task areas
- Provide substantiation for all points claimed in the self-scoring worksheet
Given the condensed schedule, vendors are encouraged to begin preparations well in advance.
How is the proposal evaluated?
Proposals are evaluated in three primary areas:
- Self-Scoring Table: Offerors score themselves based on predefined criteria.
- Substantiation Review: The government validates claimed points.
- Price Evaluation: Price reasonableness and total compensation plans are assessed.
The government may use a down-select process based on self-score rankings.
What proposal volumes are required?
Offerors must submit three volumes:
- Volume I: General and Administrative Information
- Volume II: Technical Proposal and Self-Score Table
- Volume III: Price Proposal and Compensation Plan
Each volume has specific format, content, and page limit requirements.
Can teaming arrangements or joint ventures be used?
Yes, teaming arrangements are allowed, but with strict rules:
- Prime must perform a minimum percentage of work
- Points can only be claimed for prime or integrated JV past performance
- Pass-through entities or loosely affiliated subs may not contribute to scoring
Review the solicitation for detailed OCI and teaming restrictions.
What are the key evaluation factors for MAPS proposals?
A facility clearance is not required at the time of proposal, but offerors must demonstrate the ability to provide TS/SCI-cleared personnel. Having an active clearance or access to cleared subcontractors will support a higher score in the personnel and security evaluation sections.
How can NVS Help?
As a consulting firm that specializes in helping companies prepare winning proposals for government contracts, NVS can provide a wide range of services to help offerors prepare their SOF GSD proposal, including capture management, proposal writing, proposal management, and proposal review. NVS can also provide training and support to help offerors understand the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation, and can provide guidance on how to structure the proposal to maximize its chances of success.
Our business development and proposal professionals have several decades of experience and expertise in construction proposals and contracts for government. By working with NVS offerors can increase their chances of winning the SOF GSD contract and can position themselves for long-term success in the federal marketplace.
