Action Kit: U.S. Tech Force Program Launch

Event Type: Policy Change

Severity: MEDIUM

Effective Date: September 2025 (Program Launch)

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Immediate Actions (This Week)

• [ ] Identify internal technology fellowship support capabilities — Audit your firm's ability to provide onboarding, training, mentorship, or integration services for technology fellows entering federal agencies
• [ ] Map existing contract vehicles to Tech Force support opportunities — Review your OASIS+, CIO-SP4, STARS III, and GSA (General Services Administration) Schedule 70 positions to identify task order pathways that could support fellow placement, supervision infrastructure, or program management
• [ ] Establish agency relationship touchpoints — Reach out to CIO offices and digital transformation leads at OPM, GSA, DOD, DHS (Department of Homeland Security), VA, HHS, DOE, DOT, and Treasury to understand their Tech Force implementation plans and technology modernization priorities
• [ ] Review NAICS code alignment — Verify your firm is registered under relevant codes (541512 Computer Systems Design, 541511 Custom Computer Programming, 541519 Other Computer Related Services, 541611 Administrative Management Consulting, 541618 Other Management Consulting, 541990 Professional Services, 561320 Temporary Help Services)
• [ ] Scan current pipeline for digital transformation opportunities — Flag active pursuits where Tech Force fellows could accelerate agency modernization efforts, creating partnership or support service angles

Short-Term Actions (30 Days)

• [ ] Develop Tech Force integration service offerings — Create capability statements for fellow onboarding, technical mentorship programs, agile coaching, DevSecOps training, cloud migration support, and knowledge transfer frameworks
• [ ] Build private sector supervisor support packages — Design service offerings that help private sector managers supervise fellows effectively, including compliance training, security clearance navigation, and federal acquisition regulation guidance
• [ ] Establish teaming partnerships — Identify complementary firms (workforce development, IT training, cybersecurity) to create comprehensive Tech Force support solutions for agencies
• [ ] Monitor OPM implementation guidance — Track forthcoming program rules, fellow qualification criteria, agency allocation decisions, and supervision requirements as OPM releases implementation details
• [ ] Update past performance narratives — Revise corporate capability materials to highlight relevant experience in technology talent integration, digital transformation program management, and federal IT modernization
• [ ] Prepare targeted capability briefings — Schedule meetings with agency digital service teams and CIO offices to present Tech Force support capabilities before solicitations drop

Long-Term Actions (90+ Days)

• [ ] Position for follow-on modernization work — As Tech Force fellows identify technology gaps and modernization needs within agencies, prepare to respond to resulting IT services, software development, cloud migration, and cybersecurity solicitations
• [ ] Develop alumni engagement strategy — Create mechanisms to maintain relationships with Tech Force fellows after their terms end, building a talent pipeline and industry intelligence network
• [ ] Track program performance metrics — Monitor OPM's reporting on Tech Force outcomes, agency satisfaction, and program expansion plans to anticipate scaling opportunities
• [ ] Build specialized service lines — Develop niche offerings around emerging Tech Force needs (AI/ML implementation support, data analytics infrastructure, cybersecurity training, agile transformation)
• [ ] Establish recruiting partnerships — If program expansion occurs, position your firm to support fellow recruitment, screening, or placement services for subsequent cohorts
• [ ] Monitor contract vehicle additions — Watch for new BPA (Blanket Purchase Agreement) or IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) vehicles specifically designed to support Tech Force program management and fellow integration services

Compliance Checklist

While the Tech Force program itself doesn't impose new compliance requirements on contractors, firms supporting fellows or related modernization efforts should verify:

• ] **NIST 800-171 (NIST Special Publication 800-171) compliance** — If supporting fellows working with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)), ensure your systems meet NIST 800-171 requirements (see [CUI-Safe CRM Guide (/insights/cui-safe-crm-guide))
• [ ] FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) authorization — For cloud-based tools or platforms used to support Tech Force integration, verify appropriate FedRAMP authorization levels (Low, Moderate, or High based on data sensitivity)
• [ ] FISMA compliance — Ensure any information systems supporting federal technology modernization efforts meet Federal Information Security Management Act requirements
• [ ] Security clearance infrastructure — If fellows require clearances for DOD, DHS, or Intelligence Community placements, verify your facility clearance (FCL) and personnel security processes are current
• ] **Subcontractor flow-down requirements** — If teaming with workforce development or training firms, ensure DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) and FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) flow-down clauses are properly incorporated (reference [Secure Operations Guide (/insights/secure-operations-guide))
• [ ] Data protection protocols — Establish secure communication and collaboration channels for working with fellows who may access sensitive agency data or systems

Resources

• OPM Tech Force Program Announcement — OPM.gov Tech Force Initiative (https://www.opm.gov) (monitor for implementation guidance)
• GSA Digital Services Resources — GSA.gov Digital Services (https://www.gsa.gov/technology) (partnership opportunities)
• SAM.gov (System for Award Management) Opportunity Monitoring — Search NAICS 541512, 541511, 541519, 541611, 541618 with keywords "technology fellows," "digital transformation," "IT modernization"
• Agency CIO Council Updates — CIO.gov (https://www.cio.gov) (track agency-specific Tech Force implementation plans)
• OASIS+ Tech Force Task Orders — Monitor OASIS+ for emerging task orders supporting fellow placement and supervision
• CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Compliance for Defense Contractors — CMMC Compliance Guide (/insights/cmmc-compliance-guide) (if supporting DOD Tech Force placements)

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