USSOCOM Presolicitation: JTAC/TACP Advanced Training Support — SDVOSB Set-Aside

Why This Matters

USSOCOM JTAC/TACP training contracts are perennially SDVOSB set-asides because the qualification requirements (former 18-series, JTAC-qualified, AFSOC background) are disproportionately held by SDVOSBs. This presolicitation follows the expiration of a prior $6.8M contract held by a Florida-based SDVOSB. The scope expansion to $8.2M reflects USSOCOM's growing demand for realistic close air support training scenarios with live integration to AF assets.

This is a pursue signal: the set-aside status is confirmed, the location is favorable (Hurlburt Field, FL — existing SOF training ecosystem), and the incumbent is not expected to rebid due to a key personnel departure.

Recommended Action

The differentiator in JTAC training competitions is always instructor pedigree. If you have former 13F or 1C4 personnel with recent operational experience (OIF/OEF/OIR), lead your technical approach with their names and qualifications. Request a pre-solicitation site visit through the contracting officer — USSOCOM regularly grants these for training contracts and they're not widely known to be available.

Risk Assessment

USSOCOM training contracts attract 4–8 bidders including large SDVOSB primes with established Hurlburt Field footprints. If you're not already on base in some capacity, past performance from comparable training programs (e.g., JRTC, NTC, NAS Fallon) is essential. The biggest technical risk: the RFP will likely include a live training demonstration requirement at evaluation — budget for T&E costs in your pricing.

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Source: SAM.gov Presolicitation H92222-26-R-0014 Confidence: 91% | NAICS: 611699 | Type: Presolicitation

Editor note: Confirm SDVOSB set-aside and RFP release date with contracting officer before publishing.