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Non-Profit Operation and Management of DoD STARBASE STEM Program at MCAS Cherry Point, NC

This opportunity seeks a qualified non-profit to operate and manage the DoD STARBASE STEM education program at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - Program Overview: - Operation and management of the STARBASE program, focused on STEM education for at-risk youth in eastern North Carolina public schools - Year-round curriculum with hands-on STEM activities and community outreach - Minimum 25 hours of STEM instruction per class, at least 30 weeks per academic year - Serve a minimum of 1,500 students annually - Staffing and Management Requirements: - Contractor must provide a Director, four Program Instructors, and an Office Manager - Responsible for all program management, educational instruction, and personnel - Equipment and Materials: - Provide all necessary equipment, materials, and consumables, including: - Computers (minimum 70 units for 1:1 student ratio) - Printers, copiers, 3D printers, desks, chairs, office supplies - WIFI tablets/iPads (minimum 70 units) - Maintain service contracts for internet, telecommunications, and copier machines - Ensure commercial phone, internet, and WIFI services for staff and students - Unique Requirements: - Only non-profit organizations are eligible - Responses must demonstrate relevant experience, certifications, and capability - No cost or pricing information to be included in responses - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Potential OEMs include manufacturers of computers, printers, copiers, 3D printers, and telecommunications equipment/services - Place of Performance: - Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Havelock, North Carolina - Period of Performance: - 12-month, year-round program, operating at least 30 weeks per academic year, aligned with the federal fiscal year and contingent on funding

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the feasibility of soliciting a non-profit organization to operate and manage the Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The program aims to provide STEM education to at-risk youth through a year-round curriculum involving hands-on activities and community outreach. Responses are due by May 16, 2025, and must be from non-profit organizations in accordance with DoD Instruction 1025.07. The RFI includes detailed submission instructions and emphasizes that no cost or pricing information should be included.

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