STARBASE

The Department of Defense is conducting market research for a Sources‑Sought notice (RFQ FA2521‑26‑Q‑BO73) to identify qualified firms capable of operating and managing the DoD STARBASE Program at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida (NAICS 611710, size standard $24 M). The contractor will be responsible for full program management—including development and annual update of a marketing and business plan, recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of STARBASE staff; implementation of DoD‑approved STARBASE curriculum covering science, technology, engineering, math, and STEM career exposure; coordination with local schools, businesses, and government agencies; quality‑control and assurance protocols; monthly performance reporting to the Contracting Officer’s Representative; and readiness to commence instruction within 15 calendar days of award. Required deliverables also include a brief capabilities package (≤ 5 pages) containing DUNS, CAGE, SAM registration status, GSA contract information (if any), up to three past references with contact and contract numbers, business size and socio‑economic classification (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business), anticipated teaming arrangements, and a pricing schedule for a future solicitation. All respondents must be SAM‑registered; responses are voluntary, not offers, and will be used to determine potential small‑business set‑aside decisions.

Notice ID

3789313ce2ab4d13b4e4c4110c491a3f

Solicitation Number

FA252126QB073

NAICS Code

611710

Classification Code

U009