ABET Accreditation Maintenance for AFIT's academic programs
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources, including Small Businesses, capable of providing annual ABET Accreditation Maintenance for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)'s academic programs. This effort aims to ensure the continued accreditation of AFIT's seven engineering and applied science programs. A set-aside decision has not yet been made for this acquisition. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The Government requires a contractor to provide its standard accreditation process to review, assess, and evaluate seven (7) of AFIT's engineering and applied science programs for maintenance of accreditation. The evaluation will be based on criteria established by associated professional societies. The contractor shall deliver all standard reports based on ABET's standard schedule of reviews and board decision process. This is a continuation of an ongoing process to maintain accreditation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Period of Performance: October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (decision pending)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/EN), 2950 Hobson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765
Special Requirements & Submission
Contractors must possess and maintain a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 for the duration of the contract. The contractor shall furnish all necessary supplies, equipment, facilities, and services.
Interested parties must submit a capability package providing clear evidence of their ability to provide the required accreditation services. This package should include:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Point of Contact (Name, Phone Number, and Email Address).
- Company business size status under the appropriate NAICS code (R420).
- Detailed information as outlined in the "INSTRUCTIONS_ABET.pdf" document, covering company information, small business participation (if applicable), and a capability survey addressing experience, staff, management, and commerciality of services. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Responses to this Sources Sought notice are for market research purposes only and are not considered offers. The information submitted will help the Government determine whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside. Email responses to brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil and candice.snow@us.af.mil with the subject line: "Sources Sought: ABET Accreditation Maintenance."