Defense Travel System (DTS) Administration and Technical Support
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The contract seeks to award a firm-fixed-price agreement for Defense Travel System administration and technical support services at Headquarters, U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The contractor will provide two full-time personnel, specifically one Travel Clerk IV/Lead DTS Administrator and one Travel Clerk III DTS Administrator, to manage system operations including maintaining system integrity, managing organizational hierarchies, ensuring compliance with Joint Travel Regulations, and providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 help desk support. The base period covers one year with three additional 12-month option years and includes a 10-day transition period. A separate time-and-materials surge labor clause is provided for emergency contingencies or system-wide failures. All contractor personnel must hold a SECRET clearance and required DTMO Trax certifications. This solicitation is exclusively an 8(a) small business set-aside, requiring firms to be certified participants in the SBA 8(a) program under NAICS code 541611. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and Wide Area Work Flow for payment processing. Award decisions will be based on technical capability, staffing approach, security clearance, pricing, past performance, and transition continuity plans. Quotes must be submitted electronically by June 26, 2026, in PDF format and include detailed pricing, technical qualifications, active 8(a) status, Facility Security Clearance, and relevant contact information. All inquiries must be submitted via email before the June 19, 2026 deadline. The performance location is Charleston AFB, South Carolina, with administration managed out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Key documents such as the Performance Work Statement, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, wage determinations, and security classification specifications are provided as attachments.
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Charleston AFB, SC, 29152, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
1.0 Description of Requirement
This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only combined synopsis/solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Contracting Office intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to provide Defense Travel System (DTS) administration and technical support for Headquarters, U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) GS. The Government requires expert technical and administrative support for the comprehensive management of DTS operations across HQ USARCENT.
The Contractor shall provide two (2) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) personnel (one Travel Clerk IV/Lead DTA and one Travel Clerk 111/DTA) to assist the Government in maintaining system integrity, managing organizational hierarchies, ensuring strict adherence to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 help desk support, and facilitating the efficient processing of travel requirements. The requirement includes a 10-day Transition Period, one (1) Base Year, and three (3) 12-month Option Years,
with an anticipated start date of 01 August 2026. A separate Time-andMaterials (T&M) Surge Labor CUN is included for authorized emergency contingency operations or system-wide failures. Contractor personnel must possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance and required DTMO Trax certifications (See PWS, QASP, and DD 254).
2.0 Set-Aside Status
Market research has concluded that a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from two or more responsible 8(a) small business concerns exists. Therefore, in accordance with FAR Part 19, this acquisition is issued as a competitive 8(a) small business set-aside. All offerors must be certified participants in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program under NAICS
code 541611 to be eligible for award.
3.0 System Registration Requirements
The Contractor must be registered in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for contract payment. To register and access WAWF, go to https://piee.eb.mil/. As prescribed in FAR 52.204-7, interested parties must be actively registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS Code 541611 at the time of quote submission. Representations and Certifications must also be on record. SAM registration is free and done through the website at https://www.sam.gov.
4.0 Solicitation and Submission Information
Award will be based on technical acceptability and price. The detailed Performance Work Statement (PWS), along with the applicable provisions and clauses, are attached to this posting. It is the responsibility of the offeror to monitor this website for any amendments to the solicitation. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:
Technical Capability / Staffing Approach / Clearance
Total Evaluated Price
Recent and Relevant Past Performance
Transition and Continuity Plan
Estimated Award Date: NLT 31 July 2026
Questions Due Date: 19 June 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
Quote Closing Date & Time: 26 June 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
5.0 Instructions to Interested Parties:
If your 8(a) certified organization has the capacity to provide the required services, please submit your quote electronically to the points of contact below. Responses must reference "USARCENT DTS Support- [Your Company Name] - W51H7226QA009" in the subject field. Quotes must be in Portable Document Format (PDF) and include the following:
• Itemized pricing matching the requested CUN structure (See attachments).
• Technical capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide qualified, cleared (SECRET) personnel with the requisite DTS
experience and DTMO Trax certifications as outlined in the PWS.
• Confirmation of active 8(a) status and Facility Security Clearance (FCL).
• UEI Number and CAGE Code.
• POC name, email address, and telephone number.
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All questions must be submitted via email.
6.0 Primary Points of Contact
Contract Specialist: Johnnie T. Mack @ johnnie.t.mack.mil@army.mil
Contracting Officer: Mikel R. Hernandez @ mikel.r.hernandeztrujillo.mil@army.mil
7.0 Attachments: Attachments can be found under "Attachments/Links."
• RFQ - USARCENT DTS Support- CUN Strcture
• Performance Work Statement (PWS)
• Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
• SCA WD 2015-4439 (Wage Determination - Sumter County)
• Provisions and Clauses
• DD Form 254 (Contract Security Classification Specification)
