FY26_Maxwell AFB_Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL) Credentialing Program Office (CPO)_Sources Sought
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA3300
- Agency
-
Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- Place of performance
- Montgomery, Alabama 36112, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL) Credentialing Program Office (CPO). This opportunity seeks contractors who can provide comprehensive support for purchasing civilian and industry credentialing materials for enlisted Airmen and Guardians across the Regular Air Force, Space Force, Air National Guard, and Reserves. The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is conducting this market research under NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services). The notice includes a draft Performance Work Statement that outlines the specific requirements for supporting the AFCOOL program. This is a market research effort, not a formal solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice.
The primary objective of the AFCOOL program is to incorporate civilian credentialing opportunities into service members' professional development and assist their transition to the civilian workforce. Interested contractors must submit their responses by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on September 12, 2025, via email to designated contracting personnel. The contractor will be required to purchase credentialing exams, course materials, exam preparation materials, and boot camps through various credentialing agencies and vendors, managing the entire process through the Air Force Automated Education Management System. The work involves approximately four to six full-time personnel working on-site at Maxwell Air Force Base/Gunter Annex, with an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2026. The program supports an average of 5,373 approved credentialing goals annually across 197 different certifications and 483 industry vendors, with total credentialing costs estimated at over $40 million over five years. Contractors must possess specific qualifications including bachelor's degrees, experience with education management systems, and the ability to handle sensitive personnel information in compliance with privacy regulations.
Notice text
The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL, is seeking sources that can provide the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL) Credentialing Program Office (CPO) the effort to incorporate civilian credentialing opportunities for enlisted Airmen and Guardians in their personal and professional development and to assist them in transitioning to the civilian workforce. The contractor shall purchase all approved civilian/industry credentialing exams, course materials, exam preparation materials, and exam preparation courses/boot camps through various credentialing agencies and vendors for the AFCOOL CPO. Please see the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for further information. All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought - AFCOOL.pdf | ||
| Draft - Performance Work Statement (PWS) - AFCOOL.pdf |
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