01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
Role Player Support
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
Role Player Support
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
Detailed task areas, staffing and deliverables are not included in the available text.
The notice describes a federal contracting requirement, but the complete award structure is not explicit in the indexed text.
The available description does not explain how individual work assignments will be issued.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | The notice reports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14). | Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | Detailed evaluation factors and proposal-volume instructions are not included in the available description. | Not Disclosed |
| Staffing and security | Staffing qualifications and security requirements are not stated in the available description. | Not Disclosed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The objective of this requirement is to provide realistic role player support services in support of the Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) enterprise. These critical role player services include routine unit-level training exercises as well as periodic, short-notice advanced training exercises, both designed to replicate the complex tactical environments and scenarios encountered by Special Operations Forces (SOF). Role player requirements span eight distinct categories, including specialized linguists, tactical opposing forces (OPFOR), amputee role players, and pyrotechnic/weapons subject matter experts. Offerors are strictly required to read all solicitation documents in full to ensure complete proposal submission compliance. Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS) contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Due to strict security and dissemination controls, the PWS is password-protected. Prospective offerors shall email the Contracting Point of Contact, Emily Lonigro, at Emily.Lonigro@socom.mil to obtain the access password. All email requests shall explicitly reference solicitation number H9224026QE075 and shall include the requesting firm's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code as well as their SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI). Offerors shall submit written questions during the quote and proposal preparation period utilizing Attachment S-1 - Q&A. All questions shall be received no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) on 24 September 2026, as only written questions will receive a formal response. To ensure a timely and precise response from the government, each submitted question shall include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause, or other definitive citation requiring clarification. Final quotes shall be submitted no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) on 14 October 2026. Quotes shall remain valid for no less than 180 days from the date of the RFQ closing.
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $6.19M across 4 fiscal years.
| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2022 | $91.0K | 1 | 1 |
| FY 2023 | $969.5K | 9 | 1 |
| FY 2024 | $3.23M | 10 | 1 |
| FY 2025 | $1.90M | 5 | 1 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 15 broad matches are shown as supporting context.
| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H9224026FE018 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Oct 16, 2025 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U099 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.00M | 1 |
| H9224025F0033 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Nov 1, 2024 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U099 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $862.9K | 1 |
| H9224024F0289 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | May 13, 2024 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U099 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $580.5K | 1 |
| H9224024F0109 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Mar 26, 2024 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U099 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $343.1K | 2 |
| H9224025F0053 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Apr 10, 2025 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $227.9K | 2 |
| H9224026FE017 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Oct 17, 2025 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $633.5K | 1 |
| H9224026FE015 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Oct 16, 2025 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $254.8K | 1 |
| H9224025F0056 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Nov 20, 2024 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $618.5K | 1 |
| H9224024F0050 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Feb 28, 2024 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $593.9K | 3 |
| H9224024F0051 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Feb 28, 2024 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $217.5K | 3 |
| H9224024F0097 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Jan 5, 2024 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $116.5K | 1 |
| H9224023F0196 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Mar 15, 2023 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $370.6K | 1 |
| H9224023F0047 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Mar 3, 2023 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $181.9K | 3 |
| H9224023F0150 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Feb 23, 2023 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $115.2K | 2 |
| H9224023F0112 | OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC | Jan 10, 2023 | NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | 541990 / U013 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $62.7K | 1 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.
| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATIONAL POSTURED SECURITY ALLIANCE, LLC UEI PBFDHY1MHJM7 · CAGE 5MHX0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 15 | 24 | $6.18M | Oct 17, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.
| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competed under simplified acquisition procedures | F | 25 | $6.19M | 100.0% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
2 SAM.gov notice records were resolved into this procurement family. The chronology shows how the requirement was published and updated.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H9224026QE Vertical Wind Tunnel Services | Presolicitation | Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 10:00 AM GMT-0400 | Archived | View on SAM.gov |
| H9224026QE Current Brief record Role Player Support | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 10:00 AM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
15 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Unresolved requirement fields
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12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in Role Player Support.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: The notice reports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: The notice describes a federal contracting requirement, but the complete award structure is not explicit in the indexed text.
- You can show credible past performance for NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: The notice reports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.