82 FSS Youth Sports Officials
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX, is seeking quotes for Youth Sports Officials services. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) aims to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to provide officiating for youth aged 5-18. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, and supplies to officiate recreational youth sports at Sheppard AFB's Madrigal Youth Center and Youth Sports Complex. Services include officiating basketball (up to 56 games/year), soccer (up to 40 games/year), and flag football (up to 40 games/year). Officials must be at least 18 years old, possess current sport-specific certifications (e.g., KSN, NAYS, USSSA, IABO), and adhere to established rules (Sheppard AFB by-laws, High School UIL, National Standards for Youth Sports, AFI 34-249). Key responsibilities include managing game conduct, spectator control, developing emergency plans, scheduling officials with advance notice, reporting incidents (injuries, ejections, protests), ensuring player safety, and providing pre-season and in-season clinics.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 711219 (Recreational Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $16.5 million
- Place of Performance: Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 6, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
- Quotes Due: April 8, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
- Submission Method: Via email to the primary contact.
- Pricing: Must be provided on the attached Pricing Exhibit (Attachment 3).
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value to the Government, considering Technical Capability, Price, Delivery Terms, and Past Performance. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days.
Important Notes
Funds are not currently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are secured. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. Bidders must review the attached Wage Determination (Attachment 4) for minimum labor costs and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including background check requirements for personnel.