How to bid on the Human Performance and Student Management System for DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) is conducting market research for a modern Human Performance and Student Management System (HP-SMS) for the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This system will track and manage over 5,000 students and cadre across more than 110 training courses.

The Army is looking for software and service capabilities that include continuous software support, data portability, system integrations with platforms like Army Vantage and IPPS-A, on-site technical support, and training services. They are open to commercial, custom, and hybrid solutions. This is an opportunity for technology vendors to inform the Army's planning for a future solicitation.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Information (RFI) was published on August 05, 2026. Responses are due by August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This is a market research effort, not a formal solicitation, so no contract will be awarded from this notice. The deadline is for submitting your capability statement and information to help the Army understand available solutions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for technology firms specializing in custom computer programming services (NAICS Code 541511) or IT and telecom business application/application development support services (PSC DA01). Vendors should have experience with large-scale student or personnel management systems, human performance tracking, and data integration. The Army is interested in solutions that clearly state whether they use a proprietary license or an open-schema architecture for data portability.

How to respond

To access the full details and instructions for submitting your capability statement, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the “View original source” link. 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 to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your response, focus on clearly demonstrating your system's ability to meet the key technical capabilities outlined, such as software sustainment, data architecture, system integration, on-site support, and training. Explicitly state whether your solution uses a proprietary software license or an open-schema architecture, as requested.

Since this is an RFI, provide detailed information about your capabilities without proposing a specific price. Highlight past performance with similar large-scale, complex management systems, especially those involving human performance or student tracking. Ensure your capability statement directly addresses the specific questionnaire topics and requirements detailed in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the formal Sources Sought/RFI document.