FY27_DRAFT_Solicitation_Purchase Agents for Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL)

This is a draft solicitation for the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL) program, based at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. The selected contractor will serve as a purchase agent responsible for procuring approved civilian and industry credentialing exams, course materials, and exam preparation resources for active duty enlisted personnel across the Regular Air Force, Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 611710, with a total duration not to exceed 66 months. The pricing structure consists of a firm fixed-price arrangement for operational management and cost-no-fee arrangements for credentialing expenses and other direct costs. The government will utilize a competitive Performance Price Tradeoff best value source selection process, where past performance is weighted approximately equal to price. Technical acceptability is evaluated on a pass/fail basis, requiring offerors to provide evidence of access to at least 1.5 million dollars in financial capability and a management plan that ensures labor category gaps do not exceed ten working days. Proposals must be submitted in four separate volumes, including a technical proposal limited to 40 pages and a detailed past performance volume. The solicitation includes specific requirements for cybersecurity compliance, base access protocols, and adherence to Department of Labor wage determinations for the Montgomery, Alabama area.