Foreign Military Sales – Cybersecurity Professionals Training Capability Assessment

Title: Request for Information (RFI): Foreign Military Sales – Cybersecurity Professionals Training Capability Assessment

Sources Sought-Request for Information

Air Education and Training Command (AETC) is the executive agent for all Air Force sponsored international training and education.  The command implements and approves Air Force sponsored security assistance training, monitors the progress of training and the welfare of U.S. Air Force-sponsored international students, and provides guidance for implementation of the DoD Field Studies Program. The Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron (AFSAT) is aligned under AETC.  Each year, AFSAT facilitates training for over 9,000 students from more than 142 nations, covering a wide range of disciplines including flying, technical, medical, and professional education.

Introduction:

The Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) AFSAT is conducting market research to identify potential sources and gather information on capabilities related to training for Cybersecurity professionals. This information will be used to update our market research library and inform future procurement strategies.

This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only. The information obtained in response to this RFI will be used to help identify qualified, experienced, interested potential sources, and attain a better understanding of the Cybersecurity professionals training. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The information requested by this RFI is for market research only and will be used by the Air Force Multi-Functional Team (MFT) to assist in planning. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and is provided at no cost to the Government. The Government will not reimburse vendors for any capability package preparation nor briefing costs. For purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611430 Professional and Management Development Training, SBA Small Business Size Standard is $15M.

Disclaimer:

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this RFI will be treated as informational only and shall not be considered as proposals. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this RFI, nor will it reimburse any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation or submission of such information.

Background:

The United States Government (USG) and its international partners rely on Cybersecurity professionals to maintain air superiority and execute a wide range of missions.

The training programs must be designed to meet the unique needs of international partners under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This includes compliance with international regulations, cultural considerations, and the specific operational requirements of partner nations. The goal is to build and sustain the capabilities of partner nations to utilize Cybersecurity professionals effectively, thereby enhancing global security and cooperation.

Note: The USG is specifically requesting information from vendors regarding their capability to perform training in relation to Cybersecurity professionals. The Government reserves the right to determine the acquisition approach, to include sole source, a Small Business set-aside or whether a small business socio economic approach authorized by statute would be more appropriate based on responses to this notice. The Government also reserves the right to issue a solicitation to any country requested specific source for training, as an International Agreement for Competitive Restriction (IACR), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(e)(4)(E). Additional information or updates regarding this Training Support Services requirement will be posted on the General Services Administration System for Award Management (SAM.GOV) https://sam.gov/content/home website. Interested parties are encouraged to check this website regularly for any changes or updates. Interested parties capable of providing any of the training support services sought are instructed to add their information to the Interested list, add this notice to their Following list, and submit a capability statement in response to this RFI: Foreign Military Sales – Cybersecurity Professionals Education.

General Information

This RFI is not intended to seek a solution all or in part to any specific one requirement or multiple requirements. There is no current contract that this RFI is intended to generate a follow-on contract to. This RFI is strategic in nature to ascertain if any of the following is currently being provided by industry in a commercial setting.

Objectives:

The objectives of this RFI are to:

• Identify potential sources with the capability to provide commercially available training courses for Cybersecurity professionals under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program IAW FAR Part 12.

Specific Courses Desired

The Government seeks specialized cybersecurity education and training programs tailored to the professional development of cybersecurity personnel at various levels. These programs should provide comprehensive, hands-on instruction and practical application to enhance the skills and expertise of cybersecurity professionals. Training offerings may include foundational courses that introduce cybersecurity concepts, tools, and their applications in operational environments; intermediate courses designed to develop critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills in cybersecurity operations; and advanced courses addressing strategic policy, threat analysis, and solutions for capability gaps.

Additional training may include executive-level courses that provide an overview of cybersecurity fundamentals, legal frameworks, policy development, doctrine, and multi-domain integration. Specialized courses should prepare professionals to support operational environments through rigorous academic instruction and immersive hands-on training. Technical courses may focus on areas such as cybersecurity system design, network defense, threat hunting, incident response, and advanced penetration testing.

The Government is particularly interested in training programs that emphasize practical, real-world scenarios and simulations to prepare cybersecurity professionals for dynamic and evolving threats. Courses may be conducted at either government facilities or contractor locations, with clear listings specifying student capacity, costs, and course details

Government Assumptions

• Travel Costs are variable in nature depending upon location, season and other factors.
• The Government will not be providing, purchasing, or developing courseware.
• Courses will be conducted at either a partner nation air force facility (OCONUS) or the contractor's location (CONUS), with advertised listings specifying student capacity and costs.

Information Requested

Interested parties are requested to provide comprehensive responses that address the following areas to support the objectives outlined in this RFI:

• Company Capability Statements: Provide a capability statement that highlights your company's experience and expertise in delivering training programs for Cybersecurity professionals. This should include information on your company's history, core competencies, and any relevant certifications or accreditations.
• Course List: Provide a comprehensive list of courses currently offered by your company that align with the Government's requirements for Cybersecurity education and training. Include detailed descriptions for each course, highlighting the objectives, target audience, duration, and key topics covered. Specify whether the courses are foundational, intermediate, advanced, executive-level, or specialized, and indicate any prerequisites or recommended prior knowledge for enrollment.

Additionally, include information on the delivery format (e.g., in-person, virtual, hybrid), available locations for instruction (e.g., contractor facility, government facility), and any hands-on or practical components integrated into the training. Ensure that the course listing includes minimum and maximum student capacity.

• Price Listing: Provide a detailed list of commercially available catalog pricing for the courses offered by your company. Include the cost per student and group pricing options, specifying any tiered pricing structures based on the number of participants. Clearly indicate whether pricing includes all course materials, access to online resources, equipment usage (if applicable), and any additional fees such as travel or facility costs. Vendors should also specify if discounts are available for bulk enrollments, government agencies, or partner organizations. If pricing varies based on delivery format (e.g., in-person, virtual, hybrid), provide a breakdown of costs for each format. Additionally, include information on any subscription-based or membership pricing models that may provide access to multiple courses or ongoing training opportunities. Ensure that pricing details are aligned with FAR Part 12 requirements for commercial items and reflect standard market rates.

By providing detailed capability statements and supporting information, your company will help us understand the current market landscape and identify potential sources capable of delivering comprehensive training programs for Cybersecurity professionals. This information will be instrumental in updating our market research library and informing future procurement strategies.

Please limit the capability statement to no more than 26 single-sided, type-written pages using font size 12. Extravagant formatting is not required nor desired. Paragraph numbering to coincide with the above requested information is preferred.

All questions regarding this posting must be submitted via email as soon as possible, but no later than 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on 8 Feb 2026. Questions containing proprietary information must be clearly marked to prevent public release via posting on the General Services Administration’s System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website: https://sam.gov/content/home. Please do not contact the contracting office for information. Email questions to avoid any misunderstanding or confusion and help avoid duplicate questions.

The primary points of contact for this RFI are Joseph Wilkerson and Dounia Izem. Contact with other Government personnel regarding this RFI is not permitted. If your organization is capable of providing the training support service described above, please electronically submit the requested information by the specified due dates to each of the following individuals:

• Joseph Wilkerson, joseph.wilkerson.10@us.af.mil
• Dounia Izem, dounia.izem@us.af.mil

Submission Timeline and Key Dates:

To support effective market research and ensure timely communication, the following milestones apply to this RFI. All submissions and inquiries must be received no later than 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on the specified dates:

• AFSAT Response to Questions NLT: 15 Feb 2026
  
  •  The Government will provide consolidated responses to all questions received. Answers will be distributed via email or posted to SAM.gov, as appropriate.
• Capability/Course/Pricing Statements: 27 Feb 2026
  • Interested parties must submit their capability statements electronically by this date. Late submissions may not be considered.