Al Dhafra Host Nation Cultural Advisors 2026
Cancelled Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA570626R0002
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- Place of performance
- Al Dhafra Air Base Abu Zaby United Arab Emirates
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command seeks Cultural Advisor services at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, with proposals due August 31 at 4:00 PM GMT+4. Amendment 0002, issued July 27, extended the deadline from July 31. Questions are due July 14 at 3:00 PM local time.
The procurement is unrestricted, small business (NAICS 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services; PSC R608). Place of performance is Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The contractor must provide a minimum of ten Cultural Advisor positions with capacity to scale. All Cultural Advisors must be U.S. citizens holding active SECRET clearances, valid U.S. passports, and appropriate visas. Personnel must demonstrate proficiency of 3 or higher in Modern Standard Arabic and English per the Interagency Language Roundtable or Defense Language Proficiency Test. The Site Lead requires one year of supervisory experience and two years in cross-cultural training, military operations advising, foreign government liaison, or interpretation services. All personnel must complete Advanced Law of War training and mandatory DoD security awareness training prior to access.
Core responsibilities include advising military leadership on Host Nation culture and regulations, providing translation and interpretation services, coordinating with Host Nation counterparts, conducting outreach and relationship building, and supporting nine assigned units. Standard duty hours are Monday–Friday 0800–1600, with on-call availability for emergent issues (2-hour response) and crises (20-minute response). Vacancies must be filled within 45 days.
The basic contract period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with two one-year option periods. The contract is firm fixed price. Evaluation weighs past performance (three years preferred, highly relevant if UAE-based), technical capability and on-ramp/transition plan feasibility, and price as significantly less important than non-price factors. All pricing must be fully burdened, including labor, materials, overhead, insurance, and profit.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The United States Air Force has a recurring requirement for Cultural Advisor services at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. These advisors are crucial for fostering positive relationships and effective communication with the local community.
Due to changing regional circumstances, Questions and Answers will be posted as soon as we are able.
Update #1 ·
The United States Air Force has a recurring requirement for Cultural Advisor services at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. These advisors are crucial for fostering positive relationships and effective communication with the local community.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Amendment FA570626R00020002 SF 30 (1).pdf | ||
| 6. DD0254.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment - FA570626R00020001.pdf | ||
| 3. Instructions to Offerors.pdf | ||
| 2. Price Schedule V1.0.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 5. US Armed Forces_Certificate of Entitlement amended 09 10 2024.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 1. Cultural Advisor PWS_V1.0.pdf | ||
| 7. DD0254-Inst.pdf | ||
| 4. VAT Refund Suppliers Guide.pdf | ||
| 6. DD0254.pdf |
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