USAFA Meteorological Services RFI

2026-11-03

SOURCES SOUGHT : This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ( SS ) and REQUST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) for the upcoming USAFA Meteorological Services acquisition .  This SS / RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government . DO NOT submit a quote or proposal in response to this SS / RFI . Information provided in response to this SS / RFI is strictly voluntary . There will be no compensation from the Government for the information provided .  A formal solicitation may be executed at a future date . The North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) Code proposed is 541990 : All Other Professional , Scientific , and Technical Services .  The size standard is $ 19 , 500 , 000 .  The proposed Product and Service Code ( PSC ) is R427 - Weather Reporting / Observation Services . The Government is considering a Small Business set - aside for this acquisition .  The proposed contract is contemplated as a firm - fixed price contract for a one - year base period with four one - year option periods . This requirement is for non - personal services contract to provide Meteorological Services to the United States Air Force Academy ( USAFA ).   The contractor shall provide continuous weather operations support to include weather forecasting , observing , briefing , training , supervision , and any items and services necessary to perform full meteorological services for all customers listed in the Performance Work Statement ( PWS ). The current PWS is attached for reference only . Requested Information : Include in your capabilities package your Unique Entity Identification ( UEI ), CAGE Code , Small Business Designation , and System for Award Management ( SAM ) expiration date . Provide past performance on similar meteorological services , as well as Federal Contract numbers as applicable . Any other comments / recommendations that the Government should consider for this requirement . The performance location is on USAF Academy , CO 80840 . Market research is being conducted to determine the interest and capability of potential sources for the requirement .  The Government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company ' s information , anticipated teaming arrangements , and a description of similar products and services offered to the Government and to commercial customers . All interested vendors shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities , indicating examples of commercial services related to this effort .  Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign - owned / foreign - controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort . The contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the services listed in the attached PWS .   The contractor is also responsible for providing all personnel , equipment , supplies , transportation , tools , materials , supervision , and other items and non - personal services necessary to perform Meteorological Services as defined in the PWS .  If subcontracts are to be used , provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used .  The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements .  Teaming and / or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided .  The response must not exceed 10 pages . Please note :  All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management ( SAM ) database .  In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ( RFO ) 52 . 204 - 7 , System for Award Management ( SAM ), lack of registration in SAM will make an offeror ineligible for contract award .  The website for registration is www . sam . gov . Email your responses to : Kenneth JacksonContract Specialistkenneth . jackson . 30 @ us . af . milANDApril DelobelContracting Officerapril . delobel . 1 @ us . af . milTelephone responses will not be accepted . RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN :  16 Apr 2026 at 2 : 00 PM MDT . Future information about this acquisition , including issuance of a quotation and / or applicable amendments , will be issued through www . sam . gov .  Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up - to - date information regarding this acquisition .

Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System

2026-05-06