Sole Source J&A Posting

The contract is a sole source procurement intended to secure staffing services for the DoD STARBASE Louisiana STEM education program at Barksdale Air Force Base, managed by the 307th Bomb Wing, Air Force Reserve Command. The awardee must be a non-profit entity in compliance with Department of Defense Instruction 1025.7, specifically paragraph 5.3.5, which mandates the contractor be a non-profit organization. The requirement involves providing two classroom teaching assistants who will support the STARBASE program by implementing the STEM curriculum and managing associated payroll and benefits. To be eligible for these positions, candidates must pass a government security background check and have prior experience working with the STARBASE or a similar STEM program. The contract will be awarded on a sole source basis to STARBASE Louisiana, Inc., justified under the authority of Title 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses. The justification centers on the unique qualifications of the current teaching staff, the need for program continuity, and the mandatory non-profit status. This announcement serves as a notice of intent rather than a solicitation for quotes, and the government reserves the right to proceed without competition depending on responses to the notice. The place of performance is Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, under NAICS code 611110, covering elementary and secondary schools. Points of contact include contracting officers from the Department of Defense office overseeing the contract.