Classified Information Handling and Security Compliance

The contract requires comprehensive management of classified information access, including the mandatory execution of DD Form 441 and strict adherence to 32 CFR 117, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. All personnel handling classified data must comply with established security protocols, and these requirements must be appropriately flowed down to any subcontractors involved in the work. The contract is structured as a small business set-aside under the SBA program, specifically reserved for total small business concerns, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541611 indicating it pertains to management consulting services. Performance of the work is designated to take place in Tampa, Florida, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command, under the Department of Defense, and the contract is issued through the SAM.gov platform.