Intent to Sole Source - Cyber Training Course

Project ID: FA701426QB015 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	District Washington
Deadline	06/01/26
Posted	05/25/26
Estimated Value	$150,000 - $600,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	611420 - Computer Training
PSC	U008 - Education/Training- Training/Curriculum Development
Location	2550 Northwestern Ave #1100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT The Air Force District of Washington, HQ USSF Enterprise Support Division (AFDW/PKF), intends to award a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Purdue University, 2550 Northwestern Ave #1100, West Lafayette, IN 47906, for continued delivery of the Cyber Training Course. AFDW/PKF intends to use commercial acquisition procedures and other than full and open competition. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is RFO 6.103-1, Only One Source, as implemented through RFO 12.201-2 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), when only one responsible source is capable of satisfying the Government's requirement. Purdue University developed the existing Cyber Training Course under Contract FA701425P0042 and possesses the unique course knowledge, instructional approach, training materials, cyber lab structure, and technical expertise required to continue performance without unacceptable delays, duplication of effort, or disruption to the established curriculum. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, proposals, or capability statements. No solicitation or request for quotation will be issued. However, interested parties may identify their interest and submit relevant capability information in response to this notice. Responses must be submitted no later than 1:00 PM EDT on 1 June 2026 via email to eric.moss.3@us.af.mil. All responses received by the closing date will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered only for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In accordance with FAR 5.102, the required justification documentation is attached.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Air Force District of Washington, HQ USSF Enterprise Support Division (AFDW/PKF), intends to award a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Purdue University for the continued delivery of the Cyber Training Course. Purdue University developed the existing course under Contract FA701425P0042 and possesses the unique knowledge and technical expertise required to continue performance without disruption. Work Details Purdue University shall deliver a hands-on cyber training program for United States Space Force (USSF) personnel consisting of 416 hours of instruction. The program provides practical, mission-focused training in both red-team offensive cyber operations and blue-team defensive cyber operations. The curriculum covers core cyber domains, including ethical hacking, vulnerability management, Python scripting, threat identification, defensive monitoring, and cyber response activities. Training includes access to a cyber lab or cyber range environment with mobile training capabilities to support realistic, applied learning and scenario-based exercises. The program culminates in a Capstone Event consisting of a minimum of 100 hours where students apply skills developed throughout the course by conducting integrated red-team and blue-team activities in a controlled operational environment. The Capstone assesses students’ ability to identify vulnerabilities, execute authorized offensive techniques, defend systems, respond to simulated threats, and demonstrate practical cyber mission readiness. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at Purdue University’s facilities in West Lafayette, IN, as well as potentially at other locations as required for mobile training capabilities. Bidder Requirements Purdue University is the only source capable of satisfying this requirement due to its unique knowledge and instructional approach developed under previous contracts. No other bidders are mentioned or required.

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