This is a solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educational services to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) across the continental and outside continental United States. The procurement is a full and open competition using the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Awards will be made to responsible offerors whose proposals conform to the RFP. Future requirements and deliverables will be issued as written orders, which may include firm fixed price, time and material, and labor hour contracts. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is **** with a size standard of $24 million. Foreign participation is not authorized. The basic contract will have a five-year ordering period with a six-year period of performance. The estimated maximum dollar value is $60,000,**** values will be determined by future needs, and there is no guarantee of work beyond the minimum guarantee specified in Task Order 1. Proposals, questions, or inquiries should be submitted to afrl. nextgeninnovators@us. af. mil.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the overall contract or specific task orders. Delivery requirements will be determined by future needs and specified in written orders issued by the contracting officer.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms. Payment will be handled according to the terms of individual task orders, which may include firm fixed price, time and material, and labor hour contracts.
The government intends to evaluate proposals and award without negotiations, but retains the right to hold negotiations if determined appropriate. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the RFP.
The contractor shall provide personnel with the required qualifications, licenses, certifications, and training. For education services, the government may contact potential employees during technical evaluation to confirm qualification levels and basic understanding of duties.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail disqualification risks, but emphasizes the need for responsible offerors whose proposals conform to the RFP and compliance with all security requirements.
The estimated maximum dollar value for this IDIQ vehicle is $60,000,****.
