Sources Sought FIRST SERGEANT ACADEMY GUEST SPEAKER COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP.docx

The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL is requesting information from industry to assist in finalizing the acquisition strategy to provide the First Sergeants Academy with a Guest Speaker for the Courageous Leadership Course at Maxwell AFB, AL. The Government is seeking information from industry to assist in determining what types of products and capabilities are available in the market for this type of requirement outlined in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).

NOTES OF IMPORTANCE:

1. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought synopsis, so please do not submit quotes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought.

2. If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary.

3. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents.

4. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.

To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information:

1. GENERAL INFORMATON:

a. Company name, address, point of contact, voice and fax telephone numbers and e-mail address.

b. Type of business, (i.e., small, 8a, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.). Please provide CAGE Code and DUNS Number.

c. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the attached SOR?

d. Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable.

2. CAPABILITIES: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in meeting the requirements of the attached “draft” SOW. Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements contained in the attached “draft” SOW:

a. Can your company meet the Summary Requirements listed under Section 2.0 of the draft Statement of Work? If so, please confirm “yes” in your response.

b. Can your company meet the Contractor Requirements outlined in Section 3.0, specifically 3.1, which states: “The contractor shall have the experience of having served in a First Sergeant functional role as a multi‑level Command Chief Master Sergeant for a minimum of four (4) years, with managerial experience and oversight over First Sergeants.” If so, please provide supporting documentation demonstrating this capability. Examples include, but are not limited to, a résumé, detailed biography, training records, certification history, past‑performance references, or other verifiable documentation that substantiates the required experience.

3. RESPONSES: E-mail responses to this sources sought to the points of contact identified below. The due date and time for responses to this sources sought is at 12:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, 2 February 2026. SSgt Khadijah Jones (Contract Specialist) @ khadijah.jones.1@us.af.mil (334)953-3879 and Ms. LaChandra Thompson (Contracting Officer) @ lachandra.thompson@us.af.mil (334)953-6569.

Attachment:

“Draft” Statement of Work