USSOCOM released the final RFP for $2.65B SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD) contract on March 30, 2026, with proposals due May 13, 2026. SOFGSD is a 100% small-business set-aside and replaces the prior SOF Core Support Services contract, which carried a $950M ceiling, making this a significant expansion of USSOCOM’s professional services capacity for small businesses. The contract covers the full range of knowledge-based services supporting U.S.-based and globally assigned Special Operations Forces, from training and program management to intelligence support, engineering, and administrative services.
Firms that tracked this opportunity during the pre-RFP period should note that several details changed in the final package, including the contract ceiling, duration structure, CMMC requirements, and the confirmed number of awards.
OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
- Opportunity: SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD)
- Agency: U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
- Solicitation No.: H9240026RE001
- Contract Value: $2.65B (maximum over all prime contracts)
- RFP Released: March 30, 2026
- Proposals Due: May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern
- Expected Award: September 2, 2026
- Contract Type: Multiple-award IDIQ
- Duration: 5-year base ordering period (September 2, 2026 – September 1, 2031) + 2 one-year options
- Number of Awards: 15
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS: 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services ($24.5M size standard)
- CMMC: Level 1 (Self) at proposal submission; Level 2 (Self) within 6 months of award
- Place of Performance: CONUS and OCONUS
SERVICE AREAS
- Education and Training Services: Individual, collective, and staff-level SOF training; curriculum development and testing; translation services; military exercise support
- Management Support Services: Strategic planning and capability analysis; data collection and writing services; public relations and media analysis; enterprise planning support
- Program Management: Program management documentation; research, studies, and analysis; event and activity support
- Engineering and Technical Services: Technical support for SOF operations; engineering services
- Intelligence Professional Services: Intelligence support services
- Professional Services: Multimedia and graphic arts support; physical security services; preparedness support
- Administrative and Other Services: Administrative workflow development; IT systems support; information management
WHAT CHANGED FROM THE DRAFT
- The contract ceiling has been revised downward to $2.65B from $3.2B
- The duration structure also changed:
- 5-year base ordering period running through September 2031
- Two one-year options extending through September 2033 (replaced the 5-year base plus 5-year option)
- Number of planned awards: Top 15 highest-scored offerors*
* includes ties, provided at least 15 eligible proposals are received
- The CMMC requirement is now explicit:
- CMMC Level 1 (Self-Assessment) is required at the time of proposal submission.
- CMMC Level 2* required no more than six months after contract award.
Note: CMMC Level 2 is bifurcated into two types: a self-assessment for non-prioritized acquisitions and a third-party assessment (C3PAO) for contracts involving more sensitive CUI. Both pathways require meeting all 110 controls from NIST SP 800-171. Firms that have not yet completed their Level 1 self-assessment need to address this before submitting.
- Proposals Submission: completed electronically through GSA’s Symphony Procurement Suite.
WHY SOFGSD MATTERS
SOFGSD replaces the prior SOF Core Support Services contract, which carried a $950M ceiling, with a modernized $2.65B vehicle built specifically for small business participation. The scope covers the full range of professional services supporting USSOCOM enterprise requirements for U.S.-based and globally assigned Special Operations Forces — from training and program management to intelligence support and administrative services.
The self-scoring evaluation structure places the burden of proof on the offeror. Proposals are scored based on up to five work samples, and the government will only adjust scores downward where substantiating documentation does not support the claimed score. This means the quality and traceability of your evidence base matters as much as the narrative.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER SOFGSD
SOFGSD is designed for small businesses providing professional services in support of Special Operations Forces, particularly those with:
- Experience supporting SOF, USSOCOM, or DoD mission requirements in training, program management, intelligence, or technical services
- At least one qualifying Tier 1 work sample from the small business prime or JV protégé managing partner, within the last five years with at least six consecutive months of performance
- CMMC Level 1 (Self) certification completed prior to proposal submission
- Personnel with appropriate security clearances for the service areas being pursued
- Global or multi-site operational experience, including CONUS and OCONUS work
- Staffing readiness and rapid deployment capacity
Firms should also confirm their team structure complies with the cross-teaming restriction IMPORTANT: a company identified as an offeror on one proposal cannot participate as a subcontractor on another offeror’s proposal, and this restriction extends to individual joint venture members.
HOW OST CAN HELP
With proposals due May 13th, the window to prepare a compliant, competitive submission is short. OST supports small businesses pursuing SOFGSD with:
- Bid/No-Bid assessment: Evaluating your work samples, team structure, and scoring potential against the final Section L and M requirements before committing to a full pursuit
- Work sample selection and documentation: Identifying which past performance meets the Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements, and ensuring substantiating documents are traceable and clearly marked
- Self-score validation: Building and reviewing your score against the HTRO evaluation matrix to confirm claims are supportable
- CMMC compliance checks: Confirming Level 1 self-assessment is complete and SPRS entries are current prior to submission
- Teaming strategy: Confirming team structure complies with cross-teaming restrictions and identifying complementary partners where gaps exist
- Proposal development: Writing, compliance review, and document management through Symphony submission
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