The U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO), supported by Army Contracting Command–Orlando (ACC-Orlando), is preparing Ground MATOC II, the recompete of its Ground Technical Assistance and Training Multiple Award Task Order Contract. The current $249M vehicle ends in September 2027, and SATMO is still conducting market research to shape the acquisition strategy, with award targeted for August–September 2027.
Ground MATOC II will procure overseas Security Assistance Training (SAT) for partner nations under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, spanning training support, technical advisory, and logistics and sustainment services delivered by Technical Assistance Field Teams (TAFTs) deployed OCONUS. With no acquisition strategy yet finalized, now is the time for firms to document FMS experience, build teams, and engage the program office.
The Government expects robust full-and-open competition for the base awards (FAR Part 15), projecting a pool of five to seven contractors to sustain task order competition (FAR 16.505). Notably, SATMO has said increased small business participation may be part of the solution depending on market research—making the set-aside structure the key variable still to be defined.
OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
- Opportunity: SATMO Ground Technical Assistance and Training Multiple Award Contract II (Ground MATOC II)
- Agency: S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO)
- Estimated Value: $249M
- Type: Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) / IDIQ
- Draft RFP: Q3 FY26
- Final RFP: Q3/4 FY26
- Expected Award: August–September 2027
- Contract Type: Multiple-award IDIQ; task orders issued under individual FMS cases
- Duration: 5-year ordering period, with the potential to extend
- Number of Awards: Multiple
- Competition: Expected full and open (FAR 15) for base awards; increased small business participation possible depending on market research
- Place of Performance: OCONUS—defined at the task order level
- Security: SECRET clearance required for all TAFT members prior to deployment
WHY GROUND MATOC II MATTERS
SATMO, a subordinate command under the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC), executes the overseas portion of the Army’s Security Assistance enterprise planning, deploying, and sustaining CONUS-based Security Assistance Teams for OCONUS Security Cooperation missions. As uniformed and DoD civilian personnel become less available and operational tempo increases, SATMO anticipates growing reliance on contractor support, often as the first option considered for Ground SAT missions.
Task orders require TAFTs to advise and train partner-nation forces on the integration, operation, maintenance, and lifecycle sustainment of U.S. defense articles, while delivering curriculum design, Programs of Instruction, technical assistance, and logistics support. Work is performed in demanding overseas environments under the in-country Security Cooperation Officer.
The set-aside structure is the variable to watch. SATMO has been explicit that no rule requires FMS contracts to be set aside for small business. Firms that document relevant FMS experience, cleared and deployable personnel, and the infrastructure to sustain an OCONUS workforce will be best positioned to shape the RFP.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER GROUND MATOC II
Ground MATOC II is designed for firms experienced in delivering security assistance training, technical advisory, and sustainment services to foreign militaries overseas. Firms with the following capabilities should assess their fit now:
- Weapon system and equipment training—Patriot, THAAD, IBCS, field artillery, armored vehicles, and air and missile defense
- Non-equipment training, small unit tactics, marksmanship, NCO/officer professional development, counterinsurgency, and combat support/service support skills
- Education and training support—requirements analysis, curriculum design, Programs of Instruction, and interactive/computer-based courseware
- Technical and maintenance advisory services up to depot-level support on U.S. defense articles under EDA, FMS, and FMF programs
- Logistics support analysis, life cycle cost analysis, supply support, and technical data support
- OCONUS deployment management—recruiting, screening, FACT/SATTOC training, medical and theater clearance, life support, and personnel accountability (SPOT, ISOPREP, PERSTAT)
- Cleared, deployable U.S.-citizen personnel with the ability to provide Defense Base Act coverage
Key personnel at the MATOC level include a Project Manager and a designated primary and alternate Point of Contact, with additional key personnel identified at the task order level. All TAFT members must hold a SECRET clearance, complete the Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) and SATTOC courses, and meet medical, immunization, and theater-entry requirements. Personnel must be U.S. citizens unless a non-citizen is approved under AR 25-2.
HOW OST CAN HELP
With a draft RFP tentatively expected in Q3 FY26, beginning pre-solicitation activities now strengthens PWin. OST supports firms pursuing complex SATMO, ACC, and FMS multi-award contracts with:
- Bid/no-bid assessment: Evaluating your training and advisory capabilities, clearance and deployment posture, key personnel qualifications, and past performance alignment against Ground MATOC II requirements
- Capture planning: Developing win themes and positioning relative to the incumbent pool from the current Ground MATOC, across both unrestricted and any potential small business pools
- Teaming strategy: Identifying complementary partners to strengthen coverage across weapon systems, training disciplines, geographic reach, and OCONUS deployment capabilities
- Past performance strategy: Documenting FMS training, technical advisory, and sustainment experience from federal, DoD, or commercial programs
- Proposal development: Technical approach, staffing and retention plans, quality control plan, and phase-in approach in accordance with solicitation requirements
If you are evaluating whether SATMO’s Ground MATOC II opportunity aligns with your firm’s capabilities or need support with your proposal delivery, we are happy to help you determine if you can benefit from this $249M solicitation. If this interests you, please book a call with OST Partner and President Bill Schalik via the button below.
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