Spanish Instructor Service

SOL #: W912QM26QA021Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
0410 AQ HQ CONTRACT
APO, AA, 34042-5720, United States

Place of Performance

SOTO CANO AB, Honduras

NAICS

Language Schools (611630)

PSC

Other Education And Training Services (U099)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 12, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 Army is soliciting proposals (W912QM26QA021) for Spanish Instructor Services at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. This opportunity requires providing conversational Spanish language instruction for active-duty military and authorized civilians. The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED. Offers are due by May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide eight (8) modules of conversational Spanish language instruction per year, with each module totaling 54 hours. Classes will be offered Monday through Thursday between 1730-1930, covering Basic to Intermediate/Advanced levels. Services include providing an overview of Spanish grammar, conversational skills, class syllabi, and assessments. Classes require a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 30. The place of performance is the Army Continuing Facility or authorized classrooms at the Education Center, Soto Cano AB, Honduras.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for Spanish Instructor Service and Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance. DBA Insurance is a cost-reimbursable Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).
  • Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) plus four (4) additional option years, extending through May 31, 2031.
  • Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
  • NAICS Code: 611630 (Other Education And Training Services)

Personnel & Performance Requirements

Key personnel must possess a college degree in education or equivalent, teaching or foreign languages/certification, a minimum of two years of classroom experience teaching a foreign language, and Level IV proficiency in both Spanish and English. Contractors must develop a Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 30 days of award and adhere to security requirements, including background checks and drug testing. Performance standards require 100% compliance for all tasks, with potential deductions of up to 10% from monthly invoices for non-compliance.

Submission & Evaluation

Offers will be evaluated based on Best Value, considering Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those related to SAM registration, antiterrorism, and electronic invoicing.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact JOSE S. MENDIETA at jose.s.mendietadavid.ln@mail.mil.

People

Points of Contact

JOSE S. MENDIETAPRIMARY
Maria Noema Reyes RomeroSECONDARY

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Posted: May 12, 2026