SYNOPSIS for Starbase Louisiana 2. 0 Staffing Service

This acquisition is to provide staffing services to support the DoD STARBASE Louisiana 2.0 afterschool middle school STEM education program managed by the 307th Bomb Wing, AFRC, and Barksdale Campus. The contractor shall staff and manage payroll, to include monthly invoicing, and benefits disbursement for a total of two teachers and one teacher's assistant positions to implement the STARBASE 2.0 services to participating students, as outlined by DoD STARBASE and STARBASE Louisiana guidelines.

A. One full-time teacher selected by the STARBASE Louisiana Executive Director to serve as STARBASE 2.0 Program Coordinator for a period of 215 days per year. The teacher will report directly to STARBASE Louisiana Executive Director, and will follow all guidelines of the STARBASE Louisiana program.

B. One full-time teacher selected by the STARBASE Louisiana Executive Director to serve as STARBASE 2.0 Project Instructor for a period of 215 days per year. The teacher will report directly to STARBASE Louisiana Executive Director, and will follow all guidelines of the STARBASE Louisiana program.

C. One part-time teaching assistant selected by the STARBASE Louisiana Executive Director to serve as STARBASE 2.0 Program Assistant for a period of 175 days per year. The teaching assistant will report directly to STARBASE Louisiana Executive Director, and will follow all guidelines of the STARBASE Louisiana program.

Qualified candidates for the outlined STARBASE 2.0 positions must pass a government security background check. In addition, minimal qualifications for the positions of Coordinator and Instructor include a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) and a current teacher license for the state of Louisiana. Hiring preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience working with the STARBASE program.
HOURS OF OPERATION/PERFORMANCE: The government will determine the number of days/hours per week. A typical work week for the two (2) Teachers will consist of five (5) days, Monday - Friday, for eight (8) hours per day, 6.5 hours for part time Teaching Assistant, usually during typical daytime business hours. Successful performance of duties may occasionally require evening or weekend hours. Staff members will follow the traditional local school calendar for scheduled holiday breaks.

Contracted work days:
A) STARBASE 2.0 Project Coordinator - 215 days (8 hours/day)
B) STARBASE 2.0 Project Instructor - 215 days (8 hours/day)
C) STARBASE 2.0 Teaching Assistant - 175 days (6.5 hours/day)

Solicitation will be issued sole source to STARBASE Louisiana, Inc. Authority: 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Justification: Only One or a Limited Number of Responsible Sources and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304. The primary justification purpose for FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) is the unique abilities of the teachers and teaching assistant, and the continuity of the program. Staff members have already participated in the program and have undergone extensive training.
This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.