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Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for 338 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) Human Capital   2

ID: FA300225SC002 • Notice Type: Special Notice • Match:  90%
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Background
The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (338 ESS) at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Randolph, Texas, is issuing this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to seek innovative commercial solutions for Human Capital (HC) services, which include training, education, and human resources.

The goal of the contract is to support the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) by inviting offerors to submit White Papers with strategic sourcing solutions for HC services as specified in individual Areas of Interest (AOIs).

Work Details
The CSO is always open and seeks commercial solutions to meet various objectives of the 338 ESS. Specific needs will be defined in AOIs which will also provide a Point of Contact (POC).

The 338 ESS anticipates awarding Firm-Fixed Price contracts or Other Transactions (OTs) for prototypes or production based on available funds. Awards will follow a two- or three-phased process where proposals may receive partial or incremental funding. Offerors must submit Phase I White Papers that are unclassified and succinctly describe their proposed solutions. If selected in Phase I, they may be invited to participate in Phase II pitch sessions or Phase III Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The SOW must include objectives, scope, background information, and detailed task descriptions necessary for the proposed work.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) for performance will be specified within the individual AOIs.
— Amendment Summary:
Government Description:

AoI 0002

Area of Interest 0002 - Media and Creative Products

Points of Contact: See CSO POC for current information regarding Areas of Interest.

AoI Phase 1 White Paper submissions are DUE 21 AUG 2026 no later than 11:00AM CST. Please email submissions to the AOI Phase 1 White Paper to the Contracting Officers listed above and AFICC.338ESS.CSO@us.af.mil . Confirm receipt with a separate email (not containing attachments).

Phase 1 White Paper submissions will only be accepted during the specified period and shall be prepared in a accordance with the formats in Attachment 1.

Offerors should monitor (www.sam.gov) for amendments to this AoI Solicitation.

See Attachment FA300225SC002 FY26 AOI-0002 for more details

See AOI-0002 Attachment 2 and 3 for additional context

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The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (338 ESS), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Randolph, Texas, issues this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under R-DFARS 212.70 to seek innovative commercial solutions for Human Capital (HC) services (training, education, and human resources) supporting the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The Government is inviting offerors to submit White Papers with strategic sourcing solutions for HC services, as specified in individual Area(s) of Interest (AOIs). See individual AOIs for submission deadlines. While the following NAICS codes are anticipated for this CSO, the Government may consider others as applicable to specific AOIs. See individual AOIs for applicable NAICS codes.

Flight Training (611512)

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

Educational Support Services (611710)

Computer Training (611420)

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

Engineering Services (541330)

Language Schools (611630)

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Nano- and Biotechnology) (541715)

Administration Mgmt and General Consulting Services (541611)

Advertising Agencies (541810)

Film/Video Production (512110)

Media Purchasing (541830)

Attatchments:

1. 338 ESS Human Capital CSO Final Posting_06-13-2025

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THIS AREA OF INTEREST (AOI 1) IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND ARCHIVED, WHITE PAPERS AND INTEREST REGARDING AOI 1 WILL NO LONGER BE ENTERTAINED. ALL PREVIOUSLY APPLICABLE ATTACHMENT ARE ALSO ARCHIVED.

Area of Interest 0001 - AI-Enabled Marketing and Communications Campaign Management System

Points of Contact: See CSO POC for current information regarding Areas of Interest.

AoI Phase 1 White Paper submissions are DUE 03 November 2025 no later than 11:00AM CST. Please email submissions to the AOI Phase 1 White Paper to the Contracting Officers listed above and AFICC.338ESS.CSO@us.af.mil . Confirm receipt with a separate email (not containing attachments).

Phase 1 White Paper submissions will only be accepted during the specified period and shall be prepared in a accordance with the formats in Attachment 1.

Offerors should monitor (www.sam.gov) for amendments to this AoI Solicitation.

See Attachment FA300225SC002 FY26 AOI-0001 for more details

See AOI-0001 Attachment 2 Mission Requirements and Total Force Integration for context.

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Amedment 0001 - Correct Solicitation Number within Attachment 1. Add - The Government intends to post AOIs as needs or capability gaps are identified. Vendors are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for all future AOIs.

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— Amendment Summary:
  • Two NAICS codes were added: Film/Video Production (512110) and Media Purchasing (541830), expanding potential bidder applicability.
  • The primary and secondary points of contact changed to Sasha Stewart (sasha.stewart@us.af.mil) and Allison Gutierrez (allison.gutierrez.1@us.af.mil). The listing now directs vendors to the CSO POC for current AOI information.
— Amendment Summary: AOI 1 is now closed and archived. The government will no longer accept white papers or expressions of interest, and all previously applicable attachments are archived.
— Amendment Summary: A new bidder-relevant context document was added: AOI-0001 Attchment 2 Mission Requirements and Total Force Integration.pdf. It describes mission requirements, SMART goals, and distinct marketing/recruiting needs for the Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, and Space Force. No solicitation deadline or submission-process changes were identified.
— Amendment Summary: A new Area of Interest has been added for an AI-Enabled Marketing and Communications Campaign Management System, replacing the prior general Human Capital CSO document. Phase 1 white papers are due November 3, 2025, by 11:00 AM CST, with submissions sent to the newly identified contacts and AFICC.338ESS.CSO@us.af.mil. The AOI anticipates fixed-price FAR Part 12 commercial awards and a two- or three-phase evaluation process. See FA300225SC002 FY26 AOI-0001.pdf.
— Amendment Summary: Amendment 0001 corrects the solicitation number in Attachment 1 and clarifies that Areas of Interest (AOIs) will be posted as needs or capability gaps arise. Vendors should monitor SAM.gov for future AOIs and their submission deadlines. See the updated 338 ESS Human Capital CSO 8 Jul 2025.pdf.
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Overview

Agency
Air Education and Training Command (AETC) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
Due in 1306 Days
Posted Date
Last updated:
Set Aside
None
NAICS
611710 - Educational Support Services
PSC
U006 - Education/Training- Vocational/Technical
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX United States
Source
Open
Estimated Contract Value
$2,000,000 - $10,000,000
Pricing Structure
Likely Fixed Price
Anticipated Defense Budget
Civilian Education and Training
Current SBA Size Standard
$24 Million
Signs of Shaping
67% of similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force had a set-aside.
On 6/13/25 Air Education and Training Command issued Special Notice FA300225SC002 for Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for 338 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) Human Capital due 6/12/30.
Primary Contact
Name
Sasha Stewart   Profile
Email
sasha.stewart@us.af.mil
Phone
(210) 652-7875

Secondary Contact

Name
Allison Gutierrez   Profile
Email
allison.gutierrez.1@us.af.mil
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
338 ESS/PKA Melody Taylor Profile melody.taylor@us.af.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AETC > FA3002 338 ESS CC
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA3002
Source Organization Code
500019183
Last Updated
Last Updated By
sasha.stewart@us.af.mil
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Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for 338 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) Human Capital