Sports Official - Spangdahlem AB Germany
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 U.S. Air Force is seeking proposals for Sports Officiating and Scorekeeping Services at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) aims to procure non-personal services to support intramural and youth sports programs, promoting morale, welfare, and recreation. The contract will cover one base year and four option years. Quotes are due by Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, tools, uniforms, materials, supervision, and transportation necessary for sports officiating and scorekeeping. Services include:
- Intramural Sports: Flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball.
- Youth Sports: Basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, baseball, track and field.
- Locations: Spangdahlem Fitness Center, Youth Center, and various associated fields/tracks.
- Personnel Requirements: Officials must be certified by accredited associations and meet NAYS guidelines. The contractor is responsible for training and certifying all officials, ensuring professional demeanor, and compliance with Air Force and local safety regulations. Personnel will undergo local background investigations and require base access credentials.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base year commencing April 1, 2026, with four subsequent 12-month option years.
- Place of Performance: Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
- NAICS Code: 711219 (Other Professional Services).
- Questions Deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1600 CET.
- Quote Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026.
- Quotes Must Be Valid Until: Sunday, May 31, 2026.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit both Price and Technical quotes.
- Price Submission: Complete and return the provided pricing table.
- Technical Submission: Must comply with Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS), providing substantive details beyond mere restatement of requirements.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), where technical acceptability is rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable."
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide information on responsibility matters, including past performance.
Special Requirements
- Contractor personnel must be proficient in English.
- Officials 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.