SWCS Presolicitation: Special Operations Medical Training Support, Fort Liberty — SDVOSB Set-Aside
| Agency | SWCS |
| NAICS | 611513 |
| Est. Value | $14M–$18M |
| Anticipated Window | 0 days |
Why This Matters
SWCS 18D training contracts are the canonical example of why the SDVOSB set-aside program exists: the instructor qualifications (Special Forces Medical Sergeant, Q-course graduate, recent operational deployment) are overwhelmingly held by service-disabled veterans. Competition is naturally limited to firms that built their bench specifically for this market — which keeps prices rational and margins workable.
The $16M figure reflects an expanded scope from the prior contract ($11M), driven by increased ARSOF throughput demands and the expansion of the SOCM course to include TCCC-focused curriculum updates from OIR/OEF lessons learned. That scope expansion also means the evaluation committee will be looking for instructors with experience in current-theater trauma management — not just historical SOF medical doctrine.
Recommended Action
If you have 3 or more qualified 18D or SOCM instructors who can commit to Fort Liberty (on-site requirement), this is a near-certain pursue. The competitive field for SWCS medical training is genuinely small — 4 to 6 serious offerors nationally. Get letters of commitment from your instructors now, before the RFP drops. SWCS evaluations penalize proposals that name instructors without commitment documentation.
Risk Assessment
Instructor availability is the only real risk. Former 18Ds are sought by multiple SWCS training vendors simultaneously, and a competitor bidding $2K/month more for an instructor can disrupt your key personnel roster. Lock in your instructors contractually before proposal submission. The secondary risk: Fort Liberty housing costs have risen 30% since 2022, which affects your instructor compensation model and cost realism.
Source: SAM.gov Presolicitation W912BV-26-R-0019 Confidence: 92% | NAICS: 611513 | Type: Presolicitation
Editor note: Confirm 18D vs. SOCM instructor qualification requirements with SWCS contracting before publishing.
| Program Office | SWCS |
| Contracting | SWCS Acquisition & Procurement |
| SB Office | Army USASOC OSDBU |
| Entry Point | Contact USASOC small business office at Fort Liberty. Attend SOF industry days for training requirements. |
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