What procurement approach does Kessel Run favor?

Kessel Run utilizes Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and agile acquisition frameworks to accelerate software delivery, favoring vendors who can demonstrate rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles.

What technical expertise is most valued by this office?

Vendors should possess deep expertise in cloud-native application development, Kubernetes orchestration, automated testing, and secure software supply chain management to align with their DevSecOps pipeline.

Do I need a facility clearance to work with Kessel Run?

While many software development tasks are unclassified, work involving integration with classified command and control systems often requires vendors to hold active facility security clearances and personnel with appropriate background investigations.

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Contracting Office

FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK.

FA8730 Kessel Run (AFLCMC/HBBK) focuses on the rapid development, deployment, and continuous iteration of combat-ready software applications for the Air Force. The office procures agile software engineering, DevSecOps integration, cloud infrastructure management, and user experience design services to modernize command and control capabilities.

Hierarchy: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · DEPT OF DEFENSE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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