Microsoft Unified Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC)

The government is seeking industry input through a sources-sought notice for Microsoft Unified Support Services to support the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) in Monterey, California, under solicitation W911S026DLIMU. The effort involves providing non-personal services through Microsoft Designated Support Engineering to deliver comprehensive technical support for a broad suite of Microsoft enterprise products and platforms, including Active Directory, Windows Server, Exchange, Entra ID, ADFS, SharePoint, Project, PowerApps, Azure, and associated infrastructure systems. Services encompass proactive and reactive support, problem resolution, strategic guidance, workshops, and real-time collaboration with Microsoft product teams, all aligned with the Performance Work Statement and governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to deliver these services under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a focus on reliability, scalability, and efficiency while transferring expertise to DLIFLC personnel to strengthen the enterprise network. All responders must be certified Microsoft Partners with a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code registered in SAM.gov and must meet small business status requirements as applicable. The contract imposes strict security and compliance obligations, including mandatory Tier 1 background checks for all personnel, adherence to DoD DD Form 254 and DODM 5200.01 standards for Controlled Unclassified Information, and full accountability for safeguarding government property and information. Contractors are required to submit a Quality Control Plan within 30 days of contract start and must comply with detailed reporting requirements, including issue tracking, work plans, training documentation, and Organizational Conflict of Interest disclosures, all delivered electronically to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. A key personnel structure mandates the assignment of an Account Manager and Alternate, and any OCI must be reported immediately with a mitigation plan submitted for the Contracting Officer’s discretionary approval. The solicitation explicitly states no award will result from this notice, and responses are limited to four to six-page capability statements detailing company credentials, affiliations, contact points, and Microsoft partnership certification, due by 12 pm EDT on June 12, 2026.