Opportunity
SAM #FY27_Maxwell_AFB_AFCOOL
Draft Solicitation: Small Business Purchase Agent & Operations Support for Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL)
Buyer
42nd Communications Squadron
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
September 07, 2026
Identifier
FY27_Maxwell_AFB_AFCOOL
NAICS
541614, 611710
This opportunity is a draft solicitation from the Department of the Air Force, 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, seeking small business contractors to support the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL) program. - The contractor will act as a purchase agent, acquiring approved civilian and industry credentialing exams, course materials, exam prep materials, and boot camps from various credentialing agencies and vendors for eligible enlisted personnel. - The contract also requires managing and providing qualified individuals to perform credentialing operations as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), with both firm fixed price and cost no fee arrangements. - The base period of performance is January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with four annual option years, for a total possible duration of 66 months (through December 31, 2031). - This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services). - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities for credentialing products are listed; the contractor must be able to purchase from a wide range of credentialing agencies and vendors as required by the AFCOOL program. - Key contacts for the solicitation are Samantha Millington and Jason Smith. - The opportunity includes line items for AF COOL operations and other direct costs (such as fees and travel) for each contract year.
Description
NOTICE: DRAFT SOLICITATION – DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS
Requirement: Purchase Agents for Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL) Location: Maxwell AFB
Overview: This is a DRAFT solicitation for the AFCOOL Purchase Agents requirement. The selected contractor shall be responsible for purchasing all approved civilian and industry credentialing exams, course materials, exam preparation materials, and exam preparation courses/boot camps through various credentialing agencies and vendors on behalf of the AFCOOL Credentialing Program Office (CPO).
Program Beneficiaries: Payments for these exams, courses, and materials are strictly for approved enlisted personnel on active duty across the Regular Air Force (RegAF), United States Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.
Instructions to Interested Parties: Please do not submit any proposals at this time, as this is not the official solicitation. A pre-solicitation notice will be released at a later date to inform all interested parties when the official solicitation will be posted.