Program Instructor and Assistant Instructor Services - STARBASE San Luis Obispo

The State of California Military Department is seeking bids for Program Instructor and Assistant Instructor Services for the STARBASE San Luis Obispo (SLO) program located at 706 Ventura Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405. The contract period runs from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The Military Department requires a single contractor to provide two Program Instructors and two Instructor Assistants to deliver STEM-focused educational instruction according to the STARBASE curriculum and Department of Defense guidelines. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in educational services by submitting resumes, and the agency may contact references. Bids are due by October 29, 2024, and will be publicly opened on that date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation is open to all qualified bidders, with consideration given to the Small Business Preference if applicable. The selected contractor, The Oaks Center for Educational Advancement, is a small business located in San Francisco, CA. The total contract award amount is $1,853,787.33. The contractor will be reimbursed for instructor salaries and benefits up to the General Schedule (GS) pay scale, as well as up to $4,000 per year in approved travel expenses. The Military Department will provide uniforms, workspace, and utilities for the contracted employees.