ContractSources Sought

United Kingdom Wage and Benefit Data Study Reacquisition

DEPT OF DEFENSE FA561327S0001
Response Deadline
Feb 13, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force Europe, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive wage and benefit data for local national personnel in the United Kingdom as part of the United Kingdom Wage and Benefit Data Study Reacquisition. The objective is to gather national and regional pay data categorized by benchmark jobs and specific regions, with deliverables including detailed reports on monetary and non-monetary benefits, as well as various pay metrics, all to be submitted in Excel format. This study is crucial for ensuring competitive compensation practices within the Kaiserslautern Military Community, with the anticipated performance period running from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, and options for annual extensions through June 30, 2032. Interested parties must submit capability statements and comments on the draft Statement of Work by February 13, 2026, to SrA Cole West at cole.west@us.af.mil or Ms. Franziska Demmerle at franziska.demmerle.de@us.af.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541612
Human Resources Consulting Services
PSC Code
B506
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC)

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
UK Wages SOW (draft)_Redacted.pdf
PDF624 KBJan 29, 2026
AI Summary
The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) requires a contractor to provide comprehensive UK wage and benefit data for local national personnel compensation. This Statement of Work outlines the need for national and regional pay data, categorized by benchmark jobs (Staff, Works, Catering, Retail) and specific regions (Central London, Outer London, England and Wales, South East). The data report, to be delivered in Excel format, must include company codes, job codes, USF grades, job titles, ranks, regions, median, average, and weighted average hourly pay rates, number in job, company size by employment and revenue, and industry. Additionally, the contractor must provide a Pay Movement Factor (PMF) and detailed reports on monetary and non-monetary benefits, including their cost to the employer, eligibility criteria, and by-group weighted averages. The contract also requires information on other employment practices, distinguishing between locations within and outside the M25 motorway. Deliverables are due annually, starting January 2, 2028, and include Excel spreadsheets for data and a PDF narrative benefit report.
Sources Sought.pdf
PDF81 KBJan 29, 2026
AI Summary
The US Air Force Europe issued a Sources Sought Notice (FA5613-27-S0001-UKWageStudy) for market research to identify potential companies capable of providing a Salary and Benefit Data report for the United Kingdom Wage and Benefit Data Study Reacquisition in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC). The anticipated performance period is January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with annual extension options through June 30, 2032. Interested sources must submit capability statements detailing relevant experience and provide comments on the draft Statement of Work (SOW) by February 13, 2026, at 1100hrs CEST. This is not a Request for Proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice; it is solely for informational and planning purposes. Contact SrA Cole West or Ms. Franziska Demmerle for submissions.
Market Research Questionnaire.pdf
PDF293 KBJan 29, 2026
AI Summary
The document is a Market Research Questionnaire for a United Kingdom Wage and Benefit Data Study, identified by Solicitation Number FA5613-27-S-0001-UKWageStudy. It is a draft statement of work for a study on wage and benefit data within the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC). The questionnaire seeks feedback from potential contractors regarding concerns or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), specifically if it is too restrictive or not detailed enough. It also asks about the required time between contract award and performance start date for personnel placement and solicits any other general comments, concerns, or recommendations. The PWS may be revised based on the market research results.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedJan 29, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineFeb 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateFeb 28, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA5613 700 CONS PK

Point of Contact

Name
Cole West

Place of Performance

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, GERMANY

Official Sources