USAFA Meteorological Services

The 10th Contracting Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy seeks firm-fixed-price meteorological services, with quotes due June 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. This is a 100% small business competitive set-aside; only eligible small business concerns may submit quotes.

Place of performance is the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The contract covers continuous 24/7/365 weather operations including surface weather observations, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts, Mission Execution Forecasts, weather briefings, and resource protection for USAFA airfield operations and the 306th Flying Training Group. The contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and materials except specified government-furnished incidentals. The contractor is the incumbent reacquisition from Akima Systems Engineering, LLC (contract FA700021C0027); a 30-day transition period runs July 29 through August 28, 2026, with opportunity for incoming personnel to shadow incumbent staff. All support must be performed on-site, with remote operations permitted only on a case-by-case basis per PWS paragraph 12.1.

Performance thresholds require no more than 5 errors per 100 reports for surface observations and forecasts, no more than 1 valid customer complaint per month, and timely dissemination of weather advisories (30-minute lead time for forecast wind advisories, 5 minutes for observed warnings). Contractor personnel must hold qualified certifications in airfield services, mission weather operations, and staff weather operations; training is provided at no additional cost to the Government.

The contract structure spans 67 months: a 30-day transition period, a 12-month base year, four 12-month option years, and an optional 6-month extension. Anticipated award date is July 8, 2026. NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, $19.5 million size standard); PSC code is R427 (Weather Reporting/Observation Services). The Collective Bargaining Agreement covering Weather Forecaster I and II positions expires July 31, 2026; contractors must use current CBA wage rates for pricing and comply with Service Contract Act labor standards. All quotes must include signed cover letter, firm-fixed-price monthly rates by contract line item number using the provided pricing schedule, and past performance documentation listing no more than three relevant contracts from the last five years (three-page limit). Quoters must be SAM.gov-registered at submission and award. Questions were due May 26, 2026; a Q&A updated May 29, 2026 is posted. Evaluation is based on price and past performance, with best value selection. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation ($100,000 minimum), General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and Automobile Liability ($200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage).