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RFI#5: Partnership Services for Air Education and Training Command Recruiting

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AETCMA25RFI005Federal

Submission Closed07/18/2025, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Air Education and Training Command (AETC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive partnership services aimed at enhancing the recruiting efforts of the Department of the Air Force. The scope includes developing strategic initiatives, fostering community partnerships, collaborating with influencers, storytelling, capturing leads, and analyzing performance metrics, all while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense regulations and accessibility standards. An amendment to the original Request for Information (RFI) extends the deadline for submissions to July 18, 2025, and introduces new elements such as a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) question and updated Point of Contact information to streamline communication. Vendors are permitted to resubmit updated responses, but participation is voluntary and does not guarantee contract award. The solicitation, identified as RFI#5, is a sources-sought notice issued by the Department of the Air Force, specifically from JBSA Randolph, Texas. It falls under NAICS code 541820, which pertains to marketing consulting services. The primary contacts for this opportunity are Joseph Sitterly and Sasha Stewart, whose contact details are provided for inquiries and submissions. The initiative aims to identify capable vendors to support AETC’s recruiting strategies through innovative partnership solutions, with the process open until the specified response deadline. More information can be accessed via the SAM.gov link provided.

General Info

AETC seeks vendor input for recruiting support services; submission deadline July 18, 2025.

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Department Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 11

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 18

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/18/2025, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

Contacts2 people available

OfficeJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

Office AddressJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

Contacts

Joseph Sitterly

Sasha Stewart

Full Description

AETC is seeking information from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive partnership services to support DAF recruiting. This includes strategy development, community partnerships, influencer collaborations, storytelling, lead capture, and performance analytics, ensuring DoD compliance and accessibility. Amendment 1 to RFI AETCMA25RFI005, concerning Partnership Services for AETC Recruiting, provides answers to initial questions (see attached Responses to Questions Received - Round 1), extends the submission deadline to 10:00 AM CST, 18 July 2025, and includes key changes such as the addition of a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) RFI question and revised Point of Contact (POC) information directing all questions and responses to a single workflow; vendors can resubmit updated responses, and this notice is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.