Sports Official - Spangdahlem AB Germany
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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. Air Force is soliciting quotes for Sports Officiating and Scorekeeping Services at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) seeks non-personal services to support intramural and youth sports programs, promoting morale, welfare, and recreation. Quotes are due by May 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, tools, uniforms, materials, supervision, and transportation for sports officiating and scorekeeping. Services cover both intramural sports (including flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and softball) and youth sports (including basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, baseball, and track and field). Officiating and scorekeeping will take place at various facilities including the Spangdahlem Fitness Center, Youth Center, and associated fields/tracks. Officials must be certified by accredited associations and meet NAYS guidelines, with the contractor responsible for their training and certification. Personnel must maintain a professional demeanor and comply with Air Force and local safety requirements. The solicitation includes updated information clarifying that the "not to exceed" clause applies only to youth sports, not intramural.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A twelve (12) month base year commencing April 1, 2026, with four (4) twelve (12) month option years.
- Place of Performance: Spangdahlem Airbase, Germany, Building 129.
- Set-Aside: None (due to overseas location).
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services).
- NAICS Code: 711219.
- Questions/Response to Update Due: March 18, 2026, 15:00Z.
- Quote Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026.
- Quotes must be valid until: May 31, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit both Price and Technical quotes. The Price submission requires completing and returning the provided pricing table. The Technical submission must comply with Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS), avoiding mere restatement of requirements. Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability is rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide information on responsibility matters, including past performance.
Special Requirements
Contractor personnel require local background investigations and must provide points of contact, passport information, and social security numbers for base access. Personnel without installation access will require escort. Employees must be proficient in English and are prohibited from participating as players, coaches, or team managers in the leagues they officiate. A transition plan is required within 10 business days of contract award.