Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items Agile Professional Services (APS) Department of the Army
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG-ORLANDO · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Army is seeking Agile Professional Services (APS) through a commercial-item procurement. Agile professional services typically encompass iterative, collaborative approaches to project delivery—commonly used in software development, systems engineering, or program management contexts. This may include Scrum masters, Agile coaches, product owners, or related consulting to support defense acquisition programs with flexible, responsive methodologies.
The Army Contracting Command—Aberdeen Proving Ground, Orlando (ACC-APG) is managing this requirement. This office frequently supports Army simulation, training, and instrumention programs based in the Orlando area, though the specific scope of work should be confirmed in the full solicitation. The contract is structured as a commercial-item acquisition, which streamlines procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command—APG, Orlando |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W900KK-26-R-A023 |
| NAICS | 541990 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 25, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Orlando, FL |
Who can bid
This procurement is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. To compete, your firm must:
- Qualify as small under NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), which generally carries a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts—verify the current threshold at SBA.gov
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through contract award
- Hold any required facility clearances or personnel clearances if the work involves classified information (see the solicitation)
- Demonstrate relevant past performance in Agile service delivery, preferably for federal or defense clients
Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permitted if structured in accordance with SBA regulations. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone firms may receive evaluation preference if this is a multiple-award or evaluated-price procurement, but the specific evaluation scheme is not stated in the synopsis—see the solicitation.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the commercial-item framework. FAR Part 12 acquisitions use streamlined procedures; the government may request a limited set of information and rely on market comparisons. Review whether the solicitation calls for a firm-fixed-price or other commercial-pricing arrangement.
Highlight Agile credentials specifically. Include:
- Team members with certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent credentials
- Documented experience with iterative delivery cycles (sprints, retrospectives, incremental releases)
- Metrics from prior engagements showing on-time, on-budget outcomes
Address Orlando-based execution. The place of performance is Orlando, FL. Clarify in your proposal whether staff will work on-site, in a hybrid model, or remotely, and ensure labor rates account for local cost factors if applicable.
Verify your small-business representation. Confirm your SAM.gov profile reflects accurate size status and that any affiliates fall within aggregation rules.
Prepare for rapid turnaround. With only two days between posting and deadline (October 23 to October 25, 2026), see the solicitation immediately to assess whether amendments or extended response periods were issued.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W900KK-26-R-A023. Confirm all requirements, pricing instructions, and any amendments. Note the firm response deadline of October 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT—late submissions are not permitted under this notice type.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →