Sole Source Synopsis for STARBASE Classroom Assistants

This is a synopsis for a sole source requirement for Barksdale AFB, STARBASE 2.0 Staffing. Awardee must be a non-profit entity IAW DODI 1025.7 para 5.3.5 This acquisition is to provide staffing services to support the DoD STARBASE Louisiana. The contractor shall provide staffing services to support the DoD STARBASE Louisiana STEM education program managed by the 307th Bomb Wing, AFRC, Barksdale Campus. The contractor shall staff and manage payroll and benefits disbursement for a total of two classroom teaching assistants to implement the STARBASE services to participating students, as outlined by DoD STARBASE and STARBASE Louisiana guidelines. Candidates for the STARBASE 2.0 positions must pass a government security background check. Staffed individuals must have previous experience working with the STARBASE program or similar STEM program. Award shall be issued on a sole source basis to STARBASE Louisiana, Inc. Authority: 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Justification: Only One or a Limited Number of Responsible Sources and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304. The primary justification purpose for FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) is the unique abilities of the teachers and teaching assistant, the continuity of the program, and mandatory DODI policy that the awardee must be a non-profit (DODI 1025.7 para 5.3.5). This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotes . A determination not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government