Bid guide
How to bid on Agile Professional Services (CPE ST3) for the DEPT of Defense
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is seeking Agile Professional Services (APS) for CPE ST3. This includes a wide range of support such as technical, program, acquisition, cybersecurity, engineering, training, logistics, and subject-matter expertise. The goal is to augment the military and government civilian workforce to execute the mission, transitioning from a staffing-based model to an outcome-driven Agile delivery framework.
This is a total small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 541990, "All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services." The contract type will be Labor Hours, with a potential performance period of up to 60 months plus a six-month extension. This is an important opportunity for small businesses to provide critical support to the Army's evolving needs in areas like Cyber and Information Warfare, Robotics, AI, and Human Performance Training.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI) and a draft document, not a formal solicitation for proposals. It was published on July 30, 2026, and the deadline for submitting comments and questions is August 09, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
At the deadline, the Army will stop accepting comments and questions regarding this draft RFI. There is no proposal due date provided at this stage, as this is for information gathering only. The agency is using this RFI to gather feedback and refine their requirements before issuing a formal solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses, as it is a total small business set-aside. Firms specializing in professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541990) with experience in government contracting are well-suited.
The Army is looking for vendors who can provide flexible and scalable teams of specialized personnel, implement Agile, DevSecOps, and digital engineering practices, and deliver measurable outcomes. Experience integrating with government tools and processes (like Jira and Cameo) and ensuring compliance with DoD regulations (CMMC, RMF) will be beneficial. Work may be performed at government, contractor, and remote locations, primarily in Orlando, Florida, and Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with other domestic and overseas sites.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the RFI and provide comments, you need to first view the original source on the portal. Click the designated link to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents and to submit your comments and questions through the linked form. Remember, this is a draft document, so your input is valuable to the Army in shaping the final solicitation.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI, take the opportunity to demonstrate your firm's capabilities and understanding of Agile methodologies. Focus your comments and questions on how your company can meet the stated needs for flexible, scalable teams and outcome-driven delivery.
Highlight your experience with DoD acquisition, cybersecurity (CMMC, RMF), and data rights regulations. If you have experience with specific government tools like Jira or Cameo, mention how you integrate with such environments. Clearly articulate how your approach would transition the Army from a staffing-based model to a task-based, outcome-driven Agile framework, as this is a critical performance requirement.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.