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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Subpart 12.1, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number FA252126QB073 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote.

This is set-aside for NOT-FOR-PROFIT organizations only (in accordance with DODI 1025.07).

The contractor shall provide official documentation verifying its nonprofit status. Acceptable documentation includes a valid IRS determination letter recognizing tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or other applicable section of the Internal Revenue Code. The contractor shall also submit any applicable state-level documentation confirming nonprofit registration and standing.

The purpose of this effort is to obtain the services and expertise necessary for the operation and management of the DoD STARBASE Program at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB), Florida.

The Contractor shall provide all services for the management and operation of the STARBASE program in accordance with the PWS.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611710, Educational Support Services. The Small Business Size Standard is $24,000,000. The PSC is U009, Education/Training - General.

The time specified for receipt of offers is:

RFQ due date: 10 AUG 2026 RFQ due time: 12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time Email to: 45CONS.PKB.email@us.af.mil

If the receipt of offers date differs from SAM Contract Opportunities, SAM Contract Opportunities takes precedence.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m.

Eastern Standard Time on 24 JUL 2026.

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not pass through the email system.

Please include all of the following in the quote provided:

Quote Expiration Date: __________ mailto:45CONS.PKB.email@us.af.mil

Company Name:

Company Point of Contact (Name and Title):

Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

UEI Number:

Cage Code:

*Number of Employees

*Total Yearly Revenue

Note: * Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above

Attachment(s):

1. STARBASE PWS Final, dated 09 Jul 2026

2. FA252126QB073 CLIN Structure

3. FA252126QB073 Clauses

4. FA252126QB073 RFO Mandatory Language

5. DoDI 1025.07, DoD Starbase Program

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2026)

DEVIATION 2026-O0038

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation. The quote shall provide sufficient detailed information which demonstrates technical capability in accordance with the requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement; Price and any discount terms: the quote shall include a firm-fixed price for the scope of work in the CLIN schedule reference above; and Past Performance Information, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information);

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications

(other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the

Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The

Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2026)

DEVIATION 2026-O0038

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible

Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Acceptability. The Government will evaluate quotes on the basis of whether the offer conformed to the submission instructions and minimum requirements identified in the solicitation. The quote shall provide sufficient, detailed information that demonstrates technical capability, including labor mix, to meet the requirements stated in the performance work statement.

2. Past Performance: The government will evaluate past performance based on information obtained through Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) databases or any other reasonable basis. Offerors with derogatory marks or terminations for default/cause will not be considered for award.

3. Price: The total evaluated price will include the total price of all line items. The price will be evaluated but not scored. The price evaluation will determine whether the proposed price is complete, fair, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements.

Schedule price reductions are requested.

Evaluation factors other than price, when combined are slightly more important than price.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the

Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at the website:

https://acquisition.gov. NOTE: ALL PROVISIONS WILL BE REMOVED AT TIME OF

AWARD BUT SHALL REMAIN PART OF THE CONTRACT FILE.

Note: The vendor acknowledges that should the quote or proposal’s terms and conditions and/or agreement conflict with mandatory provisions of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, to the extent of such conflict the RFO will prevail.