National Youth Challenge Program and the Department of Defense STARBASE Program
ID: HQ003425R0047Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f68a6e97d94f4f859f99e555fc624d9c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is seeking proposals for the National Youth Challenge Program and the Department of Defense STARBASE Program. This procurement aims to provide administrative management and general management consulting services to support these youth-oriented initiatives, which are crucial for fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among young people. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses, with the relevant NAICS code being 541611 and PSC code R499. Interested parties can reach out to Aubrey McKinney at aubrey.j.mckinney2.civ@mail.mil or 571-992-4500, or Rainie Wells at rainie.wells.civ@mail.mil or 202-913-5749 for further information.

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