Cybersecurity Support Services for Offutt AFB Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: NE. Response deadline: Feb 16, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541513 • PSC DA01.
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Amendment 0001 (27 Jan 2026): The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date of this solicitation from 16 February 2026 at 1:00 PM CST to 17 February 2026 at 1:00 PM CST. The previous due date of 16 February 2026 is a federal holiday.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued IAW FAR Parts 12 and 13 as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The RFQ number FA460026Q0012 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The 55th Contracting Squadron (Offutt AFB, NE) has an ongoing requirement to procure cybersecurity support for Offutt AFB's Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and other Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3). Contractor(s) shall provide the Government with high-quality, cost-effective, dedicated cybersecurity support to the 55 SCS for its DRSN and NC3 systems. The goal is to ensure Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements are met, Authority to Operate (ATO) is granted and remains valid, all security-related documentation is kept up-to-date, and supported units have a team of cybersecurity experts on which to rely. To successfully fulfill this requirement, a combination of Cybersecurity Specialist and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) support will be provided to address tasks outlined in this PWS for named NC3 systems. ISSO support is also solicited to maintain Offutt DRSN accreditation associated with segments of multiple NC3 systems that connect to Offutt DRSN, such as the Survivable Emergency Conferencing Network Digitization (SECN-DZ), Presidential and National Voice Conferencing (PNVC), and various gateways and long local communications circuits. Additionally, personnel shall be required to assist in configuration management process reviews to ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place, update DRSN RMF Body of Evidence requirements, and support DRSN external entity audits and inspections.
See Attachment 01 – Performance Work Statement for full scope of the requirement.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
All questions concerning this solicitation shall be sent by 2 February 2026, by 4:00 PM CST. Answers will be available by 10 February 2026 by 9:00 AM CST on SAM.gov.
OFFER DUE DATE AND TIME: Offers are due to the contracting office no later than 16 February 2026 at 1:00 PM CST.
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The Department of the Air Force has released a solicitation for cybersecurity support services required for the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) at Offutt AFB, with the solicitation number FA460026Q0012. This procurement aims to meet stringent Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and ensure the ongoing accreditation of DRSN and other Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems. The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to February 17, 2026.
The buyer is looking to acquire dedicated cybersecurity support to maintain and ensure the integrity of Offutt AFB's Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) and related NC3 systems, focusing on RMF compliance and security documentation upkeep.
- Provide cybersecurity support for DRSN and NC3 systems.
- Ensure Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements are met.
- Maintain and update security-related documentation.
- Assist in configuration management process reviews.
- Support DRSN external entity audits and inspections.
- Completed response to the RFQ (FA460026Q0012).
- Compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
- Submission of personnel qualifications and experience.
- Proposed pricing model.
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- More details on the expected period of performance for the contract.
- Clarification on the specific pricing model preferred by the government.
- Information regarding potential upcoming audits or inspections for DRSN.
- Details about locations for performance aside from Offutt AFB.
- Clarification on whether a written solicitation is to be issued post-quote submissions.
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