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Hybrid-Cloud FinOps Specialist

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity for the United States Air Force seeks a Hybrid-Cloud FinOps Specialist to provide technical expertise in integrating FinOps into modeling environments for prime contractors. The selected provider will define cost metrics for both hybrid-cloud and disconnected on-premise architectures while developing predictive logic for lifecycle resource consumption utilizing Azure Cost Management or AWS Cost Explorer. Key deliverables include financial calibration data and specialized cost prediction modules. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541512, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. A critical requirement for this engagement is CMMC Level 2 compliance to ensure the security of sensitive data. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 2, 2026.

General Info

USAF seeks CMMC Level 2 small business for Hybrid-Cloud FinOps specialist services.

Agency

Department of Defense → United States Air Force

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27BZ02-DV023.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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A unified model for specification and simulation to design, acquire, and sustain a hybrid- or multi-cloud large scale data analytics system that balances cost, performance, modularity, and security.

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Air Force

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Air Force

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Supplies technical expertise to integrate FinOps into modeling environments for prime contractors on US Air Force projects. Defines cost metrics for hybrid-cloud and disconnected on-premise architectures and develops logic for predicting lifecycle resource consumption using AWS Cost Explorer or Azure Cost Management. Requires CMMC Level 2 compliance. Delivers cost prediction modules and financial calibration data.

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