National Guard-to-Aerospace Talent Transition Initiative

The National Guard-to-Aerospace Talent Transition Initiative, solicitation number EDAA 2027-0050, is a procurement issued by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The agency is seeking a vendor to design and manage a pipeline to transition active-duty military and exiting Air National Guard members into private-sector aerospace roles within Colorado. The project has a budget of approximately 170,000 to 175,000 dollars and a term of 12 to 18 months with two option years. The primary evaluation metric is the maximum number of potential candidates placed, with a target of at least 175 Coloradoans. Eligible bidders must maintain a physical presence in Colorado and demonstrate specific organizational experience in career advising and working with military populations. Bids are due by October 9, 2026, and must be submitted via email. Required documentation includes a project narrative, a portfolio of similar projects, a detailed price sheet allocating costs across base operations, placement milestones, and retention bonuses, and several mandatory affirmation forms covering accessibility, non-collusion, and vendor performance disclosures. Additionally, selected vendors must comply with State of Colorado insurance requirements and provide certificates of insurance within seven business days of the contract effective date.