Opportunity
SAM #F3V0A16261AW03
Sole Source Leadership Training Procurement for Arbinger Outward Mindset at Sheppard AFB
Buyer
82nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
F3V0A16261AW03
NAICS
611430, 611710
This opportunity is a sole source procurement for leadership training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, specifically for the 782d Training Group and 82d Training Wing. - Agency: Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, 782d Training Group - Vendor/OEM: Arbinger Institute, LLC (The Arbinger Company) - Product/Service: Outward Mindset series training (DIOM Training) - Includes on-site facilitation, participant workbooks, and online resources - Scheduled for May 6-8, 2026, with 30 attendees - NAICS code: 611710 (Educational Support Services) - Sole source justification: Arbinger's proprietary training materials and facilitation - No competing vendors or products listed; responses are for future competition assessment - Estimated contract value: likely in the $20,000-$50,000 range based on similar training packages
Product Line Items: - Arbinger Institute Training Package (GS-10F-009AA): 30 units (on-site facilitation, workbooks, online resources)
Service Line Items: - Arbinger DIOM Training (on-site facilitation and proprietary content)
Period of Performance: - 3-day training event, May 6-8, 2026
Description
The 82d Contracting Squadron, Sheppard AFB, TX intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price order for Arbinger DIOM Training to The Arbinger Company 686 N. Arbinger way ste 200 Farmington, UT 84025-3067. The anticipated award date is on or before 30 Sept 26. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 41 United States Code (USC) 1901, as implemented by RFO 12.201-1. This authority is supported by an approved Single Source Justification. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action. The applicable NAICS code is 611710. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is $24.0 M. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. A solicitation package will NOT be issued. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement in the future is in the best interest of the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses and questions shall be received via email by kimberly.rico@usaf.mil NLT 3 days from posting date