STARBASE Cherry Point
Forecasted Federal grant Posted
- Opportunity number
- N6852025RFPREQJC000000135
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Applications expected due
- Not on record
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command is conducting a Request for Information from eligible nonprofits to assess feasibility of soliciting operation and management of the DoD STARBASE program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, with RFI responses due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 16 May 2025.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits only, in accordance with DoD Instruction 1025.07. This requirement is classified as a Cooperative Agreement and falls under CFDA 12.330 (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program), authorized under 10 U.S.C. Section 2193b.
The program operates at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, North Carolina, with administrative oversight from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. When fully operational, the program will serve a minimum of 1,500 students annually across at least 30 weeks during the academic year, providing each student cohort a minimum of 25 hours of STEM instruction using only DoD-approved curriculum aligned with DoD Instruction 1025.07 and the STARBASE Standards, Objectives, and Activities Guidebook. The contractor must conduct a minimum of 30 classes during the school year with 25 contact hours per class over 5 days, provide 20–25 contact hours weekly during school breaks, and execute at least four annual community outreach activities.
Required staffing includes one Director, four Program Instructors, and one Office Manager. The contractor must maintain facility operations at Building 4503, provide a 1:1 computer-to-student ratio (minimum 70 student computers), approximately 70 WiFi tablets or iPads, and contracted technology support services. Deliverables include annual reports to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, quarterly programmatic status and metrics reporting, participant rosters by classroom, and annual itemized budget requests.
RFI responses are limited to five pages in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format (12-point font, single-spaced, 1-inch margins). Submissions must include a cover page identifying the organization as a nonprofit and a technical section demonstrating capability to manage the program, detailing relevant prior experience, and outlining technical approach. Submit to jessica.d.franceschini.civ@us.navy.mil and kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil.
Forecast synopsis
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. The responses will be used to assess the feasibility of the Government soliciting this requirement from a non-profit organization that meets the applicable regulations and qualifications outlined in the attached DRAFT Performance Requirements Statement (PRS) for the operation and management of the Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Please refer to the attached draft PRS for additional details. This requirement is for ONLY non-profit organizations in accordance with DoD Instruction 1025.07.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMATING REQUIREMENTS:
- Responses to the RFI are due by 5:00pm Eastern Time on 16 May 2025 to the following email address/es: jessica.d.franceschini.civ@us.navy.mil and kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil. Any response received after this date will also be considered but may not be included in initial reporting or assessment.
- All responses should be unclassified. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice will not be returned.
- All responses should be in Adobe PDF or Microsoft (MS) Word format. Format specifications include 12-point font, single-spaced, 8.5 by 11 inches paper, with 1-inch margins in either Adobe PDF or MS Word. Responses should not exceed 5 pages.
-Cover page (1 page) with RFI Number and name, address, company/institution, Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address, and date. The Cover Page shall also specify the business type (i.e. Non-Profit Organization).
-Technical Data and Approach (4 pages): This should specifically address, and demonstrate the capability to meet, the required capabilities for the operation and management of the DoD STARBASE program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. In addition, the response should address relevant prior experience (as a prime or subcontractor) on similar requirements. This should include the size, scope, complexity, timeframe, and whether the work was for government or commercial clients. As well, include pertinent certifications that may help in evaluating your capabilities. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.
- No cost or pricing information should be provided. Any received will be deleted and destroyed.
- Due to email constraints, the size of the submission is limited to 10 MB.
DISCLAIMER
This RFI is not a solicitation and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a cooperative agreement as a result of this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by responders to this RFI are strictly voluntary. The Government does not guarantee any action beyond this RFI. The Government may not respond to questions posed in company/institution responses.
ATTENTION
Although this is a RFI notice only, interested parties must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award or payment if the Government chooses to make an award. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via https://www.sam.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT_STARBASE_Performance_Requirement_Statement.docx | DOCX document |
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