RAFL/RAFM Sports Officials
ID: FA558725R0006P0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5587 48 CONS (ADMIN ONLY NO REQ)APO, AE, 09461-5120, USA

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Other Spectator Sports (711219)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for Sports Officials Services at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom. The procurement involves providing certified sports officials for approximately 2,500 games annually across various sports, including flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball, and indoor soccer, over a base year and three option years, with a total contract value of $16.5 million. These services are crucial for supporting the sporting events and seasons at both bases, ensuring professional officiating and adherence to regulations. Proposals are due by January 22, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the primary contacts, Connor Jeter and Hannah Foster, with evaluations based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach.

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    This government solicitation, FA558725R00060002, issued by FA5587 48 CONS, is an RFP for sports officials for approximately 2500 games per fiscal year (Base+3) at RAFM and RAFL. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and has a total award amount of USD 16,500,000.00. The services required include various sports officials for flag football, intramural basketball, volleyball, softball, and indoor soccer, as well as scorekeepers and line judges. The contract includes a base period and three option years (OY 1, OY 2, OY 3), with quantities specified for each role at both RAFM and RAFL for each period. The inspection and acceptance location for all items is Destination, with criteria detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The point of contact for solicitation information is Connor Jeter, and for contract administration, it is Hannah Foster.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Sports Officials Services at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall from 2025 onwards, with a base year and three option years. The contractor must provide certified personnel, equipment, and supervision for sports including Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, Soccer, and Volleyball. Key responsibilities include providing official rosters and certifications two weeks prior to each season, conducting comprehensive training clinics for officials, enforcing rules, maintaining professional conduct, and ensuring timely scheduling and reporting. The document details personnel requirements per sport, uniform and equipment standards, and procedures for game cancellations or postponements. Security requirements involve base passes and background checks for personnel, especially those working with children. The PWS emphasizes quality control, government surveillance, and adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including OPSEC. The government will provide scoreboards, scorecards, and utilities, while the contractor is responsible for uniforms and personal officiating equipment. The contract includes estimated annual game numbers for each sport across the two RAF locations.
    The United States Air Force is seeking proposals for Sports Officials Services at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, with no set-aside. The contract includes a base year and three optional ordering periods, spanning from February 2026 to January 2030. Contractors are required to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services for sports officiating. Offers are due by January 22, 2026, at 1200 British Standard Time and must be submitted electronically to SSgt Connor Jeter and Hannah Foster. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, with proposals judged on technical factors (Work Plan and Past Experience) and Price. Technical submissions must demonstrate a clear understanding of requirements and provide evidence of relevant past experience, including contracts valued at over $50,000 within the last three years. Pricing will be evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, and balance, with foreign currency conversions to USD at a rate of 0.7794 GBP. The government reserves the right to make an award without interchanges, but may hold them if deemed necessary. The final award will go to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price.
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