What security clearances are typically required for USSOCOM contracts?

Most USSOCOM contracts involve sensitive or classified information, requiring vendors to hold a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at the Secret or Top Secret level. Personnel working on-site often require individual security clearances to access specialized command facilities.

How does USSOCOM handle rapid acquisition for new technology?

USSOCOM frequently utilizes Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) to bypass traditional procurement timelines. These mechanisms allow the command to prototype and field innovative tactical equipment and software solutions directly from non-traditional defense contractors.

What are the best ways for small businesses to engage with USSOCOM?

Small businesses should focus on the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) and the command's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs. Engaging with the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is critical to understanding specific niche requirements for tactical hardware and specialized logistics support.

DEPT OF DEFENSE · Sub-Agency

US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)

1,312 opportunities associated with US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM). Spanning 19 contracting offices.

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Mission and contracting profile of US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM).

USSOCOM procures specialized equipment, advanced technology, and tactical support services to maintain the readiness of elite special operations forces. Vendors compete for contracts involving rapid prototyping of combat gear, intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance systems, and specialized training platforms that require high-level security clearances.

Parent agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE.

The sub-agency operates through 19 contracting offices. Each office manages its own acquisition pipeline and may issue independent solicitations.

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