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ID: RFP-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0002RFP • Type: Solicitation • Match:  85%
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Description

Posted: May 15, 2026, 3:15 p.m. EDT

SPECIAL NOTICE : 15 May 2026

Q&A 15 May 2026 is attached.

Amendment 1 will post 18 May 2026.

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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is announcing a solicitation for the AFRL Next-Gen Innovators Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle. This notice of contract action constitutes a formal solicitation and requires the submission of proposals. This procurement is advertised as a full and open competition. This procurement will use RFO Part 15 Request for Proposal (RFP) process and intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the RFP. Future requirements and deliverables will be determined by the Contracting Officer, who will issue written Orders to the contractor in accordance with FAR Part 16.5.

Award of orders will be determined by specific requirements and may include Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), and Labor Hour (LH). The work to be acquired under this effort is for diverse types of supervision, personnel, and services required to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Service requirements as written in the IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 611710 and the size standard is $24M. Foreign participation is not authorized.

The basic contract period will have a five (5) year ordering period with a six (6) year period of performance. The estimated maximum dollar value is $60,000,000.00. Order values will be determined by the future needs of AFRL customers. The government makes no representation as to the number of orders. Task Order 1 will serve as the minimum guarantee at the issuance of the contract. There is not a guarantee of work in excess of the minimum guarantee. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award without negotiations; however, the Government retains the right to hold negotiations if determined appropriate.

All offerors shall submit proposal responses, questions or inquiries to AFRL.PZLE.Next-GenInnovators@us.af.mil.

Posted: April 24, 2026, 4:21 p.m. EDT
Background
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking proposals for the Next-Gen Innovators Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This initiative aims to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Service requirements. The contract will be awarded through a full and open competition process, emphasizing the need for diverse supervision, personnel, and services to fulfill these educational objectives.

Work Details
The contractor will provide various services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including:

1. Labor on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis for STEM outreach support.
2. Travel expenses on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis as required for task orders.
3. Provision of materials necessary for project execution on a T&M basis.
4. Delivery of data as specified in each task order, categorized as Not Separately Priced (NSP).
5. Additional labor for specific events such as the FLL State Championship on an FFP basis.
6. Provision of student interns on a Labor Hour (LH) basis to assist with outreach efforts.

Place of Performance
The primary location for performance will be Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio, with outreach activities extending throughout the Greater Dayton area, the State of Ohio, and across the United States.

Overview

Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) [DoD - USAF - AFMC]
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT Due in 8 Days
Posted
April 24, 2026, 4:21 p.m. EDT (updated: May 15, 2026, 3:15 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
611710 - Educational Support Services
PSC
U099 - Education/Training- Other
Place of Performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$24 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
$1 - $60,000,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Signs of Shaping
67% of similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force had a set-aside.
On 4/24/26 Air Force Research Laboratory issued Solicitation RFP-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0002RFP for Next-Gen Innovators due 5/26/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 611710 and PSC U099.
Primary Contact
Name
Natasha Randall   Profile
Email
natasha.randall@us.af.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Jessica Briggs   Profile
Email
jessica.briggs@us.af.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2396
Source Organization Code
500177443
Last Updated
May 15, 2026
Last Updated By
natasha.randall@us.af.mil
Archive Date
June 10, 2026