ITN 250000000015 rev. 2.docx

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ITN-511-250000000015-1
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Michigan

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This document is an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) issued by the State of Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a contract with STARBASE Inc. The ITN seeks to establish a new contract for managing STARBASE program facilities in Michigan at three locations (Mt Clemens, Alpena, and Battle Creek), with a specific focus on managing facilities, staff, and program provisions under a Cooperative Agreement with the Michigan National Guard. The solicitation is structured as a potential single-source procurement, with responses due by May 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, during which potential alternative providers can submit equivalent service proposals.

STARBASE Inc. is positioned as the sole vendor capable of fulfilling the program's mission, having originally founded the nationwide STARBASE program with the National Guard Bureau. The organization has a dual role of managing program facilities and securing sponsorships to expand children's program participation in Michigan. The procurement is categorized under Commodity Code 92471 for School Operation and Management Services, with the intended source being STARBASE Inc., located at Selfridge ANGB. Potential bidders who believe they can provide an equivalent service are invited to submit written responses challenging the single-source designation, with all questions and responses to be managed through the specified contact, Elizabeth Noffsinger.

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INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE AND CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE PROVIDER

Date: 5/5/2025

The State of Michigan intends to make a purchase for which it believes there is no viable alternative. The purpose of this notice is to attempt to identify possible alternatives.

Requestor: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

1. State Contact Information:

The sole point of contact concerning this Invitation to Negotiate is:

Elizabeth Noffsinger, Senior Buyer 989-619-6864 noffsingere@michigan.gov

2. Description of Purchase:

STARBASE Inc, a Michigan 501 (c) (3), has two roles; 1 – manage facilities, staff and provisions under Cooperative Agreement to Michigan National Guard for the Mt Clemens, Alpena, and Battle Creek locations; and 2 – secure sponsorships and contributions to grow the program and serve more children in Michigan. To serve both, requires a process that aligns with the requirements of the Cooperative Agreement yet provides additional discretionary funding to manage, promote, and grow the STARBASE opportunity.

Starbase Inc. founded the nationwide STARBASE program with the National Guard Bureau and is therefore the only vendor that can continue to fulfill the programs mission.

3. Commodity Code References: 92471 School Operation and Management Services

4. Description of Action: New Contract

5. Intended Source:

Starbase Inc.

27310 D Street, Building 1051 517-481-4645 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045

6. Questions: Questions concerning the Invitation to Negotiate must be emailed to noffsingere@michigan.gov no later than May 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST. In the interest of transparency, only written questions will be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS.

7. Response Deadline: Any potential bidder who does not agree that this good or service is available only from the intended source, must submit a response to the Solicitation Manager by 3:00p.m. May 20, 2025. Your response must be in writing and describe the product or service you are offering as an equivalent.

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