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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, NC. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Program management and educational instruction for the STARBASE program - Facility maintenance and general upkeep - Community outreach and teacher training (minimum four activities annually) - Reporting and data management per DoD requirements - Equipment and supplies: - Minimum 70 computers for students and 6 for staff (1:1 student-to-computer ratio) - Approximately 70 WIFI tablets/iPads for student use - 3D printers and supplies for STEM instruction - Office furnishings (desks, chairs, etc.) - Printers and copiers - General classroom and office supplies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only non-profit organizations (per DoD Instruction 1025.07) are eligible - Must serve at least 1,500 students per year - Provide a minimum of 25 hours of STEM instruction per class - Support at least 30 weeks of academic programming annually - Responsible for hiring and managing staff (director, four instructors, office manager) - Maintain compliance with DoD curriculum and reporting standards - Capability statements requested; no cost or pricing information required at this stage - Place of Performance: - Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Havelock, NC

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. The RFI specifies that only non-profit organizations in accordance with DoD Instruction 1025.07 are eligible. Responses are due by May 16, 2025, and should demonstrate capability to meet the program's requirements without including cost or pricing information.

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