Request for Information on Space Test Course Development and Execution (STCDE) II, FY27-FY32

This is a presolicitation notice for the Space Test Course Development and Execution II (STCDE II) contract, identifying a future acquisition opportunity for a commercial, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract spanning five years, with performance expected to occur at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The contract seeks a contractor to develop and deliver curriculum for the United States Air Force Test Pilot School, specializing in Space domain testing, Test Foundations, and Systems Test topics, while also providing laboratory support, facility maintenance, and research assistance. The NAICS code is 611710, which carries a size standard of $24 million in average annual receipts, and respondents must indicate their small or large business status. No solicitation documents exist, and no reimbursement will be provided for response costs. Vendors must submit a comprehensive technical package demonstrating their ability to meet all requirements, including commercial terms such as financing, warranties, and delivery arrangements, along with evidence of compliance with all personnel, security, and operational obligations. All submissions must be received via email by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on May 21, 2026, addressed to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. The contractor is required to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and resources, excluding government-furnished property, with all staff needing active Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and a favorable Tier 3 background investigation within five years. The Contractor must maintain a Contract Manager and alternate with full authority, onsite availability, and English proficiency, and must achieve 100% staffing within 30 days of award, filling vacancies within 14 days. All personnel must hold current professional certifications, valid driver’s licenses, and complete mandatory training including Information Assurance, Controlled Unclassified Information handling, and AT Level I. Strict security protocols apply, with adherence to DD Form 254, prohibition of weapons and hand-held phones while driving, and mandatory personal protective equipment during operations. The government retains unlimited rights to all deliverables, including lesson plans, course materials, and research outputs. The contractor may not perform inherently governmental functions, must avoid conflicts of interest, and is prohibited from employing current or former DoD employees or their immediate family members under conflict conditions. Performance will be evaluated against standards outlined in USAF TPS directives and DoD regulations, with no formal evaluation factors, pricing data, or payment specifics disclosed at this stage.