Sources Sought from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: MS. Response deadline: Feb 27, 2026. Industry: NAICS 531120 • PSC X1AB.
As DoD CMMC rollout expands, approximately 80%+ of DoD solicitations are expected to include cybersecurity/CMMC requirements, including many non-tech scopes.
Awarded-market signal for NAICS 531120 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 53.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources for Exhibit Booth Space at the Cyber Conference being held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor MD from 14-16 Sep 2026 for Keesler AFB, MS. The required Exhibit Booth Space must have the specifications outlined in the attached Statement of Work.
This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not at this time seeking proposals; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a proposal as a result of this notice. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense.
Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought.
RESPONSE INFORMATION:
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than 9:00 AM CST, on Friday, 27 February 2026. Responses should be emailed to: zachery.dishong@us.af.mil. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure their email has been received by contacting the Contract Specialist, Zachery Dishong, at 228-377-1806 or via email PRIOR to the deadline. Responses and/or inquiries WILL NOT be accepted past the deadline.
Interested parties should include their company name, address, phone number, point of contact, CAGE code, company size status and whether or not they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. All interested parties must provide a response containing product literature and a written statement, confirming they can comply with the government needs, as specified in the attached specifications document.
All responders to this Sources Sought Notice understand, by submitting this written statement, they are certifying they can meet ALL criteria.
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A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
It summarizes awarded-contract behavior for the opportunity’s NAICS and sector, including a recent pricing band (P10–P90), momentum, and composition. Use it as context, not a guarantee.
The signal updates as new awarded notices enter the system. Always validate the official award and solicitation details on SAM.gov.
P10 is the 10th percentile award size and P90 is the 90th percentile. Together they describe the typical spread of award values.
