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AFSOC Innovation, Logistical, and Material Support OTA

Solicitation: AFSOC-OTA-26-001
Notice ID: b4cc90b9cd8d453b8f53f1218770429b
Contract snapshot

Solicitation from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: FL. Response deadline: Feb 16, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541715 • PSC AJ12.

Source
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Solicitation
AFSOC-OTA-26-001
Performance
Hurlburt Field, Florida • 32544 United States
Response
Feb 16, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
Hurlburt Field, Florida • 32544 United States
State: FL
Contracting office
Hurlburt Field, FL • 32544-5810 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Christina Smith
Email
christina.smith.44@us.af.mil
Phone
8508841250
Name
Shawn Edwards
Email
shawn.edwards.14@us.af.mil
Phone
8508841258

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Subagency
AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
Office
FA4417 1 SOCONS
Contracting Office Address
Hurlburt Field, FL
32544-5810 USA

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
FL20260112 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Florida • Escambia
27 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
FL20260112 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Florida • Escambia
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Base $28.95Fringe $14.55
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PER HOUR
Base $30.25Fringe $14.55
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Base $31.25Fringe $14.55
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FL20260235 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Florida • Washington
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TRUCK DRIVER: PILOT CAR
Base $15.05Fringe $0.00
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TRUCK DRIVER: DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK
Base $19.40Fringe $0.00
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TRUCK DRIVER: WATER TRUCK
Base $17.87Fringe $0.00
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FL20260095 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Florida • Jackson
Rate
PAINTER: BRUSH AND SPRAY
Base $20.21Fringe $12.38
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TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES 4 AXLE, DISTRIBUTOR, DUMP, LOWBOY AND TANDEM TRUCKS
Base $9.89Fringe $0.00
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OPERATOR: LOADER
Base $11.00Fringe $0.00
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FL20260027 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Florida • Union
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ELECTRICIAN
Base $33.50Fringe $13.85
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OPERATOR: CRANE (TOWER CRANE; LOCOMOTIVE CRANE; CRAWLER CRANE; TRUCK CRANE; & HYDRO CRANE)
Base $35.41Fringe $13.60
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OPERATOR: CRANE (GANTRY CRANE & BRIDGE CRANE)
Base $35.41Fringe $13.60
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Description

The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is seeking solutions from industry partners for the rapid development and integration of innovative capabilities. This solicitation is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for the award of a Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). AFSOC encourages participation by non-traditional defense contractors, small businesses, and innovative commercial firms capable of rapidly prototyping and transitioning solutions. The Government reserves the right to award a single or multiple OTAs from this solicitation. Any follow-on production effort will be conducted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022(f), provided the Prototype OTA is successfully completed and the of the statute are satisfied. This solicitation and any resulting agreement are not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), except as specifically incorporated.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 541715 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.

12-month awarded value
$7,030,432,408
Sector total $5,898,852,482,236 • Share 0.1%
Live
Median
$17,450,001
P10–P90
$17,450,001$17,450,001
Volatility
Stable0%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
-53%(-$2,562,024,262)
Deal sizing
$17,450,001 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is pursuing innovative solutions for rapid development and integration of capabilities as outlined in solicitation AFSOC-OTA-26-001. This initiative is focused on acquiring Prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors. The deadline for responses is set for February 16, 2026, making immediate action essential for interested bidders.

AFSOCPrototype OTAInnovative solutionsRapid prototypingDefense contract
What the buyer is trying to do

AFSOC aims to identify industry partners capable of quickly prototyping and transitioning innovative capabilities under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022.

Who should pursue this
  • Non-traditional defense contractors
  • Small businesses
  • Innovative technology firms
  • Companies with experience in rapid prototyping
Work breakdown
  • Research and identify innovative solutions
  • Develop prototypes for AFSOC evaluation
  • Integrate solutions with existing systems
  • Prepare necessary documentation for OTA compliance
Response package checklist
  • Technical proposal outlining capabilities
  • Company profile and past performance
  • Cost proposal with pricing strategy
  • Compliance with OTA terms and conditions
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Adhere to OTA guidelines under 10 U.S.C. § 4022
  • FAR and DFARS exemptions apply
Pricing strategy
  • Use competitive pricing based on prototype development costs
  • Consider flexible pricing models to attract non-traditional firms
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with tech firms specializing in rapid prototyping
  • Look for synergies with small businesses that have innovative capabilities
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential low response rate from non-traditional contractors
  • Uncertainty around follow-on production efforts
  • Compliance risks due to OTA exemptions
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific capabilities are AFSOC prioritizing?
  • Are there particular technological areas of interest or need?
  • What are the criteria for successful prototype completion?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Date for start and end of period of performance is not detailed.
  • Specific themes or tech areas AFSOC is interested in are unclear.
  • No information on location of potential performance sites provided.
  • Details on evaluation criteria for submissions are not mentioned.
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