Use Mystic Bids to Forecast Business Growth Now

The federal contracts that will define your company’s next decade are already in the government’s pipeline—they just haven’t been solicited yet. Companies that win large multi- or single-award vehicles have had these bids in their pipelines for one to two years, with capture managers building relationships, shaping requirements, and positioning past performance long before the solicitation drops.

Lohfeld Consulting’s curated list of Mystic Bids (or forecasted bids) highlights eight multi-award and two single-award make-or-break opportunities spanning large and small businesses alike. The combined ceiling value of these 10 bids exceeds $143B, and most carry long periods of performance that could anchor your company’s growth for years to come. Solicitation windows range from early 2027 through 2028, meaning the time to begin capture is now.

Lohfeld’s capture managers have helped companies win hundreds of billions of dollars on contracts like these for over 20 years. If you have questions or need help preparing for any of these opportunities, contact us today. The Mystic Bids blog complements our ongoing tracking of active pursuits—Use Active Bids to Drive Business Growth Now—which highlights opportunities ranging from less than $1M to over $500M. Subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter for a copy of active sources sought notices (SSNs), requests for information (RFIs), and industry day announcements.

Description of Mystic Bids

1. Test and Evaluation Technologies for Ranges, Armaments, and Spectrum (TETRAS) III
   Agency: Dept. of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Test Center (AFTC) 96^th Test Wing
   NAICS Code: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
   GovWin Opp ID: 251026
   Solicitation Number: FA248725RB002
   RFP Type: IDIQ
   Competition Type: Undetermined
   Value: $20B
   RFP Date: 06/2027
   Description: AFMC’s 96th Test Wing has an ongoing need for airborne and range instrumentation, infrastructure, facilities, and technical expertise to support testing and fielding of advanced warfighting capabilities. TETRAS III will provide innovative test and evaluation solutions for weapons systems; command, control, communications, computers, cyber-defense, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C6ISR); electronic combat systems; munitions; and emerging technologies. Other technologies will include hypersonics, directed energy, and cyber. TETRAS III is designed to deliver rapid, flexible, and scalable support that enhances test missions, increases throughput, and adapts to evolving national defense requirements. Modernizing test ranges and capabilities ensures the DOD can validate and transition cutting-edge systems with speed and agility.
   Status: The Air Force published the TETRAS III Industry Day Q&A responses on June 4, 2025. The current contracts expire on June 29, 2028. The three largest contractors on the bid are Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation, Raven Defense Corporation, and Calspan Corporation.
2. HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS)
   Agency: Dept. ofHealth and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
   NAICS Code: 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
   GovWin Opp ID: 249137
   Solicitation Number: OLAOSSDSOARNOI
   RFP Type: IDIQ
   Competition Type: Small Business Set-Aside
   Solicitation Date: 06/2027
   Value: $3.6B
   Description: The government is seeking a successor to its current Scientific Operations and Administrative Resources (SOAR) contract, rebranded as the HHS One Professional Services Solution (HOPSS), to provide professional services across all HHS operating divisions and, on a case-by-case basis, other federal agencies. The new contract will support HHS’s strategic goals in healthcare access, research advancement, and organizational management through two primary task areas: 1) STEM services; and 2) business/operational support for STEM activities. The work encompasses highly specialized roles such as bioinformatics scientists, clinical research coordinators, and statisticians.
   Status: The incumbent contract is a multiple-award IDIQ valued at $3.6B with five contract holders (Axle Informatics, LLC, System One Holdings, LLC, Kelly Services, LLC, Guidehouse, LLP, and 22^nd Century Technologies, Inc.) The contract’s ultimate expiration date is June 20, 2027.
3. Onboarding, Management, Engineering, Governance, and Assurance (OMEGA) Services
   Agency: Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Product Delivery Services (PDS)
   NAICS Code: 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
   GovWin Opp ID: 264394
   Solicitation Number: N/A
   RFP Type: Task Order
   Competition Type: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
   Solicitation Date: 06/2027
   Value: $999M
   Description: The government is seeking continuation and expansion of its Digital Transformation Center (DTC) through a new contract for Onboarding, Management, Engineering, Governance, and Assurance (OMEGA) Services. The effort aims to scale existing DTC capabilities while extending support to additional cloud technologies, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and other emerging technologies—ultimately improving IT service delivery to Veterans. The contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining governance standards, providing technical and operational support, and delivering system integration services across a broad range of functions, including security, compliance, platform management, and end-user support.
   Status: At the March 2026 VA OIT Industry Day, the government indicated that an RFI is anticipated in the third quarter of FY26. The RFP is estimated to be released in June 2027. Sprezzaturna Management Consulting, LLC is the incumbent contractor..
4. Next Generation Network Infrastructure (NGNI) RFI on Telecommunications Information Technology
   Agency: General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Information Technology Category (ITC)
   NAICS Code: 517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers
   GovWin Opp ID: 240041
   Solicitation Number: 47QTCB24N0004
   RFP Type: Undetermined
   Competition Type: Undetermined
   Value: $50B
   RFP Date: 07/2027
   Description: GSA is developing its NGNI strategy to succeed the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contracts, which expire in July 2032. Established in 2017, EIS provides federal agencies with a comprehensive suite of telecommunications and IT services, including data, voice, cloud, wireless, satellite, and managed network solutions, through multiple award IDIQ contracts. Agencies access these services by obtaining a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) and issuing task orders in compliance with fair opportunity procedures. NGNI is designed to anticipate future market trends and ensure agencies continue to benefit from modern, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
   Status: The current Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contracts, which NGNI is designed to succeed, consist of 10 awards expiring July 30, 2032. AT&T, Verizon Communications, and Lumen Technologies have earned the largest share of contract revenue.
5. Application Support Centers Operations and Maintenance (ASC)
   Agency: Dept. of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
   NAICS Code: 541513 – Computer Facilities Management Services
   GovWin Opp ID: 263745
   Solicitation Number: N/A
   RFP Type: Other
   Competition Type: Full and Open/Unrestricted
   Solicitation Date: 09/2027
   Value: $511M
   Description: The government is seeking contractor support to collect biometric and biographic data, including digital fingerprints, photographs, and signatures from immigration benefits applicants across 138 locations nationwide. Federal law restricts biometric collection to authorized entities, making the ASC program the primary mechanism through which USCIS fulfills its legal obligation to conduct criminal background checks before adjudicating immigration benefits. The contractor will be responsible for staffing and managing all ASC operations, including biometric capture, identity verification, mobile route support, facilities management, and program administration. The contract also anticipates potential workload fluctuations driven by evolving federal immigration policies, new DHS biometric initiatives, and possible expansion into overseas sites, self-service kiosks, and remote services.
   Status: The incumbent contract held by Amentum Services, Inc. remains active, with a final expiration of June 28, 2028.
6. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS SOLUTIONS IDIQ (SBEAS)
   Agency: Dept. of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HI)
   NAICS Code: 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
   GovWin Opp ID: 250762
   Solicitation Number: None available at this time
   RFP Type: IDIQ
   Competition Type: Small Business Set-Aside
   Value: $13.3B
   RFP Date: 10/2027
   Description: This program provides network-centric IT services for Air Force requirements and optional use by supporting agencies. The contract provides access to a comprehensive range of IT services that support the full system and software lifecycle across diverse environments, including government, cloud, and mobile platforms. Services include systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, data services, application administration, modernization, and sustainment. Task orders will define specific performance, scheduling, and technical requirements, and all solutions must operate within approved DOD network-centric enterprise environments.
   Status: There are currently 20 SBEAS contracts, all set to expire on December 18, 2029. The largest recipients of SBEAS spending have been Absolute Strategic Technologies, LLC, Obsidian Global, LLC, 1Cyberforce LLC, and Zigabyte Corporation.
7. Systems Engineering Technology and Innovation (SETI)
   Agency: Dept. of Defense (DOD), Defense Information System Agency (DISA)
   NAICS Code: 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
   GovWin Opp ID: 211890
   Solicitation Number: None available at this time
   RFP Type: IDIQ
   Competition Type: Full and Open/Unrestricted, Small Business Set-Aside, HUBZone Set-Aside
   Value: $7.5B
   RFP Date: 02/2028
   Description: The government is seeking contractors for its SETI contract vehicle, a multiple-award IDIQ designed to deliver a broad suite of IT engineering services supporting DOD and DISA capabilities across their entire acquisition lifecycles. SETI spans eight performance areas: systems engineering, design analysis, architecture, software development, systems integration, test and evaluation, lifecycle engineering, and specialized systems engineering, enabling contractors to support everything from legacy systems to next-generation warfighter capabilities across all DOD mission partners globally. The overarching goal is to give DISA a streamlined, competitive vehicle for acquiring critical engineering expertise that advances information dominance, joint command and control, and a secure, interoperable enterprise information environment. The government is likely to award more than 20 contracts.
   Status: The 38 incumbent contracts have ultimate expiration dates of July 17, 2029. Northrop Grumman Corp., Booz Allen Hamilton, and Deloitte, LLP have won the largest share of revenue on the existing contract.
8. TRICARE Pharmacy Program (TPHARM6)
   Agency: Dept. of Defense (DOD), Defense Health Agency (DHA)
   NAICS Code: 524114 – Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
   GovWin Opp ID: 260384
   Solicitation Number: None available at this time
   RFP Type: Other
   Competition Type: Undetermined
   Value: $5.1B
   RFP Date: 03/2027
   Description: Under this replenishable contract, the contractor maintains a base inventory for dispensing, while DHA replenishes dispensed items through the DLA’s National Pharmaceutical Vendor on a pill-for-pill basis. Replenishment orders are placed from the DLA Medical Master Catalog, drawing from federal supply schedules and other government contracts, with the contractor selecting the most cost-effective source. All replenished inventory must be Trade Agreements Act compliant, and government-procured brand-name drugs are purchased at discounted “Big 4” rates.
   Status: The government plans to hold an industry day in July 2026. The government anticipates releasing a draft RFP, including a performance work statement, in July 2026. On April 9, 2026, the government released the draft Section C Statement of Work, Section H Special Contract Requirements, and a comment sheet. Comments on draft Sections C and H were due on May 11, 2026. On December 16, 2025, the government released an RFI with submissions due by January 30, 2026. The current contract expires on December 31, 2029.
9. NOAA GEOSTATIONARY GROUND SUSTAINMENT SERVICES (GGSS)
   Agency: Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS)
   NAICS Code: 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
   GovWin Opp ID: 242816
   Solicitation Number: NA
   RFP Type: IDIQ
   Competition Type: Full and Open/Unrestricted
   Solicitation Date: 01/2028
   Value: $545M
   Description: The government is seeking contractor support to sustain and modernize the ground system infrastructure supporting its Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)—the GOES-R Series—the nation’s most advanced fleet for monitoring the Western Hemisphere. The GGSS contract aims to manage long-term sustainment of existing ground system hardware and software while addressing obsolescence and transitioning toward a services-based enterprise architecture. The GOES-R Series comprises four satellites, each with a 15-year operational lifespan, developed collaboratively by NOAA and NASA to deliver critical environmental and weather data. The contractor will provide subject matter expertise, personnel, materials, and facilities necessary to perform sustainment activities across multiple sites without interruption of services.
   Status: The incumbent contract with L3Harris Technologies, Inc. remains active and is set to expire in May 2028.
10. DISA Systems Engineering Technology and Innovation (SETI)
    Agency: Dept. of Defense (DOD), Defense Information System Agency (DISA)
    NAICS Code: 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
    GovWin Opp ID: 211890
    Solicitation Number: N/A
    RFP Type: IDIQ
    Competition Type: Full and Open/Unrestricted; HUBZone Set-Aside; Small Business Set-Aside
    Solicitation Date: 02/2028
    Value (in thousands): $7.5B
    Description: The government is seeking to continue its SETI contract vehicle, a multiple-award IDIQ designed to deliver a broad range of IT engineering services supporting DOD and DISA capabilities across their entire acquisition lifecycles. SETI supports DISA’s core mission of achieving information dominance for warfighters by providing expertise in planning, research, development, integration, and implementation of both legacy and emerging IT systems and services. The contract vehicle spans all DISA mission areas, including command and control, cybersecurity, and enterprise network operations, and is available to all DOD mission partners globally. SETI emphasizes cost-effective, performance-based service delivery while fostering innovation and interoperability across joint, interagency, and multinational operational environments.
    Status: The ultimate expiration date for the 38 incumbent contracts occurs in July 2029. The top three performers in reported spending are Northrop Grumman Corporation, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Deloitte, LLP.  

Conclusion

Every bid on this list will attract dozens of competitors—the differences among them will come down to timing, preparation, and strategy. Lohfeld Consulting has helped contractors win hundreds of billions of dollars on contracts just like these. Contact us today to start your preparation; the window to start is now, and every month you wait is a month your competitors are moving ahead.

Continued Reading

• The State of Capture in 2026: What’s Changed Now?: If you’re targeting any of the large IDIQs on this list, this blog explains why disciplined capture must begin 12 to 24 months before release — and what the most competitive GovCon firms are doing differently in 2026 to win.

• Why Proposal Reviews Fail and How to Fix Them: Lohfeld’s 2026 survey found that lack of content specificity has surged to the top reason proposals fail — a critical warning for any team preparing to respond to the high-stakes vehicles on this list.

• How to Capture a Bid with Discipline and Authority: Knowing a bid exists is just the beginning—this blog walks you through the structured capture process, milestone management, and leadership communication needed to pursue a high-value forecast opportunity with the authority that wins.

By Brenda Crist, Vice President at Lohfeld Consulting Group, MPA, CPP APMP Fellow

Lohfeld Consulting Group has proven results specializing in helping companies create winning captures and proposals. As the premier capture and proposal services consulting firm focused exclusively on government markets, we provide expert assistance to government contractors in Capture Planning and Strategy, Proposal Management and Writing, Capture and Proposal Process and Infrastructure, and Training. In the last 3 years, we’ve supported over 550 proposals winning more than $170B for our clients—including the Top 10 government contractors. Lohfeld Consulting Group is your “go-to” capture and proposal source! Start winning by contacting us at www.lohfeldconsulting.com and join us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube^(TM).