ITN 250000000015 rev. 2.docx

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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 at three Michigan locations (Mt Clemens, Alpena, and Battle Creek), with a response deadline of May 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST. The solicitation is specifically structured as a single-source procurement, with STARBASE Inc. identified as the intended vendor due to its unique role in founding the nationwide STARBASE program and its existing Cooperative Agreement with the Michigan National Guard.

The procurement is focused on supporting STARBASE Inc.'s dual mission of managing program facilities and securing sponsorships to expand children's educational opportunities. The state acknowledges STARBASE Inc. as the sole viable provider for these services, with the contract aimed at aligning with existing cooperative agreement requirements while providing additional discretionary funding. Potential alternative vendors are invited to submit equivalent service proposals by the response deadline, with all questions and responses to be handled through written communication and posted on the state's procurement website. The commodity code for this service is 92471, categorized under School Operation and Management Services.

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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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