Epass EB fopr 79 - draft release

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center has issued a Special Notice for GSA OASIS+ Small Business (SB) Awardees focused on the Research & Development Domain with NAICS code 541715 Exception 3. The notice was published on March 11, 2025, with a response deadline of March 21, 2025. This Special Notice concerns Draft Fundamental Operating Procedure Release (FOPR) 79, which was initially released by the EPASS office on March 7. The opportunity is not set aside for any specific category, indicating potential broad participation. The notice was distributed through GSA eBuy, with all related documentation and Industry Day information available on that platform.

Contractors who are OASIS+ Small Business Awardees specifically within the Research & Development Domain and matching the specified NAICS code are the primary target for this opportunity. The primary objective appears to be providing awardees with comprehensive information about FOPR 79 and related operational procedures. Eligible contractors should have received a notification about the draft release and are expected to review all documents available through eBuy. The Industry Day component suggests potential further engagement and information sharing about the upcoming opportunity. Contractors interested in participating must ensure they meet the domain and NAICS specifications and carefully review all provided documentation before the March 21, 2025 deadline. The notice signals an upcoming procurement or procedural update within the Air Force Materiel Command's lifecycle management processes.