Sports Officials IDIQ FY 26
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 Department of the Air Force, 9th Contracting Squadron, Beale AFB, CA, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Sports Officiating and Scorekeeping services. This effort aims to determine the appropriate level of competition for a future contract at Beale AFB. Responses are requested from various small business categories, including Small, SDB, 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal services to furnish all personnel, management, supervision, uniforms, and transportation necessary for professional sports officiating and scorekeeping. Services will cover intramural, varsity, and recreational sports programs at Beale AFB, including Basketball, Softball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball. Officials must be certified by recognized bodies (e.g., NASO), maintain professional conduct, ensure fair play, and accurately complete game documentation and incident reports. The contractor will be responsible for safeguarding government-furnished property.
Performance Standards
Key performance standards include 100% staffing of scheduled games with officials arriving 15 minutes prior, 100% official certification, minimal customer complaints regarding conduct (no more than 1 per month), 100% accurate and timely incident reporting, and zero loss or damage to government property.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Duration: One (1) 12-month Base Year and three (3) 12-month Option Years (Period of Performance TBD in final solicitation).
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine appropriate small business set-aside.
- NAICS Code: 711219 - Other Spectator Sports
- Size Standard: $16.5 Million
- Place of Performance: Beale AFB, CA
- Response Due: February 25, 2026
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses should submit company information (Name, Address, Point of Contact, Telephone Number, E-mail Address, Business Size, Number of Years in Business, and a positive statement of intent to submit a proposal as prime), socio-economic status, CAGE and UEI numbers, and any questions or suggestions regarding the draft documents. Submissions must be in sufficient detail to assess small business availability.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted.