Outreach Support Services
Overview
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PSC
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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 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) is soliciting proposals for Outreach Support Services under Solicitation W911NF26RA002. This opportunity is set aside for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns and aims to establish and strengthen networks connecting DoD/DEVCOM ARL with academia, industry, and other government agencies to promote scientific exchange and develop a skilled research and engineering workforce. This will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Multiple Award (IDIQ MA) contract with a maximum ceiling of $49,000,000 over a five-year ordering period. Proposals are due by March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The primary objective is to implement K-12 and university-focused science and technology education and outreach initiatives. This includes developing a comprehensive pipeline of outreach programs to equip individuals with necessary skills for the future workforce. A key component of these services involves developing and administering a Summer Research Internship Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI). Services will encompass program management, participant recruitment, application processing, stipend administration, database management, event coordination (e.g., seminars, workshops), and comprehensive reporting.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Multiple Award (IDIQ MA)
- Maximum Ceiling: $49,000,000
- Ordering Period: Five (5) years
- Award Structure: One Task Order Contract Award will be made concurrently with the base IDIQ award.
Set-Aside
This solicitation is set aside for Woman-Owned Small Business Concerns.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: March 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to the Contracting Officer.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Management (most important), Technical, Past Performance, and Cost/Price. Offerors must achieve a "Good" rating in Management and Technical, and "Relevant" and "Satisfactory Confidence" for Past Performance to be considered for award.
Key Deliverables & Reporting
Required deliverables include, but are not limited to: Quarterly Financial Status Reports, Monthly Stipend Status Reports, Applicant Analysis Reports, Selectee Analysis Reports, annual program management reviews, and annual reports detailing participant status and academic progress. The Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) specifies submission requirements, frequencies, and distribution for these data items.
Important Notes
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- A standardized format (Attachment 2) is provided for submitting questions, which will be compiled and answered weekly or bi-weekly.
- A Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire (Attachment 1) is provided for collecting feedback on past contractor performance, which will be a critical factor in award decisions.