LRAFB_SPORTSOFFICIAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, 19 CONS/PKA, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources capable of providing sports officiating and scorekeeping services for intramural and varsity sports programs at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. This notice is for market research and planning purposes only, with an anticipated competitive acquisition leading to a singular award. Responses are due by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, and supervision necessary to provide qualified sports officiating and scorekeeping services. This includes support for intramural and varsity sports such as softball, flag football, basketball, and volleyball, covering regular season, playoffs, and varsity competitions. The contractor will independently manage the assignment, scheduling, and supervision of officials and scorekeepers. Performance standards require officials to be current members of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) or a state-registered association, demonstrate competent knowledge of rules, maintain professional conduct, and be physically capable. Scorekeepers must maintain accurate game scores and official records.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated NAICS: 711219 (Spectator Sports) with a $16.5M size standard.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: A Base Year (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) with four subsequent Option Years, extending through September 30, 2031.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 8:30 PM ET.
- Published: May 20, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement including company name, address, DUNS, CAGE code, and point of contact. Responses must also detail business size and any socio-economic categories under NAICS 711219, state intent to bid as a prime contractor, and list any current government contract vehicles. Statements of Capabilities are limited to 5 pages and should demonstrate the ability to meet the requirement. Responses should be addressed to Contract Specialist Amaya Jordan (Amaya.Jordan.1@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Jonathan Reed (jonathan.reed.33@us.af.mil).
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and the Air Force does not intend to award a contract based solely on these responses. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside for any subsequent acquisition.