Opportunity
SAM #FA252126QB073
Management, Operation, and Supply of DoD STARBASE Academy at Patrick Space Force Base
Buyer
45th Logistics Group
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
FA252126QB073
NAICS
611710
This opportunity seeks a contractor to manage and operate the DoD STARBASE Academy at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, delivering STEM education to at-risk youth. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force, Space Systems Command, FA2521 45 CONS PK - Oversight by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and Patrick Space Force Base - Primary Services Requested: - Comprehensive management and operation of the STARBASE Academy, including program administration, instruction, staff hiring, and reporting - Delivery of week-long STARBASE Classes (120 per year, 60 in final option period) and STARBASE Summer Classes (8 per year) - Provision of Academy Supplies (annual lot) - Advanced STARBASE 2.0/3.0 after-school STEM club services (option) - Staff training, quality control, and monthly/annual reporting - Products/Equipment Requested: - Classroom technology: EverWhite boards (3), Doc Cameras SMART SDC 550 (2), SmartBoards (3), HP zBook laptops (38), Makerbot 3-D Printers (3), Samsung 65" TVs (5), overhead projectors (5), 3D scanner (1), color laser copier/printer (1), iPad Pro (5), iPad Air (62), MacBook Pro (3), computer monitors (10) - Office and facility equipment: paper shredder (1), refrigerators (2), microwave (1), PowerSync carts (3), Sony 18.2MP digital camera (1) - Supplies: basic office supplies (200 units), instructional/classroom materials (3 units), commercial internet for up to 41 wireless connections - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum 750 contact hours per classroom annually, serving at least four classrooms of 20-35 students each - Compliance with DoD curriculum, security, and reporting standards - Government provides facilities, equipment, and utilities; contractor provides supplies and staff - Option for advanced after-school STEM programming (STARBASE 2.0/3.0) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but products reference brands such as HP, Makerbot, Samsung, Apple, Sony, and SMART.
Description
The purpose of this effort is to obtain the services and expertise necessary for the operation and management of the DoD STARBASE Program at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB), Florida. The Contractor shall provide all services for the management and operation of the STARBASE program in accordance with the PWS.