Program Instructor/ Instructor Assistant Services

The State of California Military Department has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Program Instructor and Instructor Assistant services at the STARBASE Sacramento facility located in Sacramento, California. The contract period is from July 1, 2024, through March 31, 2026, and the scope of work includes providing qualified and trained personnel to deliver STEM-focused educational services to students in grades 4-6 in accordance with the STARBASE curriculum and Department of Defense standards. The IFB requires bidders to provide two Program Instructors and two Instructor Assistants to cover the specified schedule from Monday through Friday. All questions must be submitted by May 17, 2024, and bids will be publicly opened on May 24, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, taking into account any applicable small business preference.

The contractor compensation for Program Instructors is restricted to the GS-11 Step 10 to GS-9 Step 1 range, while Instructor Assistants are limited to the GS-9 Step 10 to GS-5 Step 1 range. The contractor is responsible for all employee salaries, benefits, and administrative costs, which will be reimbursed by the State. Contractor employees must undergo DOJ/FBI background checks, and the Military Department will provide uniforms and workspace. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the provided information.