Polaris Learning Software

This federal solicitation (FA251726QA042) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Air Force, specifically the 21st Contracting Squadron (21 CONS LGC) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 611420 (Office Administrative Support Services / Computer Training), with a size standard of $16,000,000. The primary objective of the contract is to procure 70 training subscription units under the project title "F78CW FY26 30CY14 561 NOS FM9 Training Subscription Contract" (Product Service Code U012). The required delivery timeframe is 30 calendar days from the date of award, with the delivery destination specified as the 561st Network Operations Squadron (561 NOS) at Peterson AFB. The RFQ incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including provisions for electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using the "Invoice 2in1" format, and compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Quotes must be submitted by September 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Time. Points of contact for this acquisition are Aaron Smith and Kaylie Anderson.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number FA251726QA042, issued by the Department of the Air Force, United States Space Force, 21 CONS/PKA. The government is seeking to procure 70 units of Polaris Discovery Program software (CLIN 0001) for the 561st Network Operations Squadron at Peterson Space Force Base. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 611420 (Computer Training), with a small business size standard of $16 million. The procurement is for a brand-name item, and the government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. The period of performance is 30 calendar days after receipt of order. To be considered for award, vendors must submit their quotes in two separate parts: Part I (Price Quote) and Part II (Technical Documentation demonstrating product specifications). Quotes must be valid for at least 60 calendar days and submitted via email to Contracting Specialist Aaron Smith and Contracting Officer MSgt Holly Hepler by September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. ZIP files will not be accepted. Evaluation will be conducted using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) process. The government will first rank quotes by price. The lowest-priced quote will then be evaluated for technical acceptability on a pass/fail basis. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror without discussions, though the government reserves the right to conduct them if necessary. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).