Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training
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 United States Space Force Contracting Squadron (30 CONS PK) at Vandenberg SFB, CA, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor train the trainer courses. The intent is to award a firm-fixed price purchase order to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, as they own and administer the MHFA program. This is not a solicitation; rather, it is an opportunity for other interested parties to demonstrate their capability to provide these services.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor train the trainer course. This training is specifically owned and administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order)
- Intended Awardee: National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Authority: 41 U.S. Code 1901, as implemented by RFO 12.201-1, supported by an approved Single Source Justification.
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Educational Support Services) with a size standard of $15,000,000.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or around March 14, 2026.
- Published Date: February 27, 2026.
Response Information
This notice is not a solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). A solicitation package will not be issued. Information received in response will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement in the future is in the Government's best interest. Responses must be in writing, provide clear and concise documentation of the offeror's capability to provide the required services, and be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Verbal responses are not acceptable.
Responses and questions shall be received via email by Rick Porter at rick.porter.1@spaceforce.mil by March 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC.
Set-Aside
No set-aside is applicable as this is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source.