JWCC Unified Cloud Marketplace (UCM) Core - Communication of Acquisition Strategy

The Department of Defense, through the Science Applications International office, has issued this special notice to communicate the acquisition strategy for the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) Unified Cloud Marketplace (UCM) Core requirement. The government intends to utilize a full and open multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle targeted at hyperscalers. This announcement serves to enhance industry awareness for planning purposes in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DARS) Subpart 5805.901(a)(1).

The requirement is classified under NAICS 518210 for Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services and PSC DB10 for IT and Telecom - Compute as a Service: Mainframe/Servers. There is no set-aside assigned to this action, identified as set-aside code NONE. The projected timeframe for the release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026.

Performance for this requirement is centered in Arlington, Virginia. While the response deadline is listed as June 8, 2026, the government is currently not accepting questions, responses, or comments regarding this strategy. Solicitation number 852571198 is associated with this notice, and Megan Toennies is the designated point of contact. This communication does not constitute a request for proposal or a formal commitment by the government.