Staffing and Technical Acquisition Support Services (STAQSS) III
ID: FA701425STAQSSIIIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81878a59e3c44a6b9591ce37c21ec429/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking market research responses for the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Support Services (STAQSS) III contract. This opportunity involves providing advisory and assistance professional services to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SAF/AQ), which oversees a substantial annual budget exceeding $60 billion across more than 550 acquisition programs. The services required include systems and specialty engineering support, acquisition life cycle support, and legislative analysis, among others, to enhance the efficiency of acquisition operations. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a survey linked in the announcement and may direct inquiries to SSgt Christian Mancha at christian.mancha@us.af.mil, referencing RFI ID “FA701425STAQSSIII.” The attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) from the current STAQSS II effort is available for review but will not be used for this new contract opportunity.

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    Christian Mancha
    christian.mancha@us.af.mil
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    STAQSS II PWS 12.20.24.pdf
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support (STAQSS) II at the Pentagon, Virginia, scheduled for December 2024. It describes the scope, objectives, and service requirements for contractor support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ) and various related entities. The essential purpose is to procure specialized expertise across multiple domains, including program analysis, policy analysis, and administrative support, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of acquisition operations. Key tasks include providing personnel for various SAF/AQ offices, contract administration, program management support, and surge support, with a baseline requirement of 139 full-time equivalents (FTEs). The document also articulates experience and education qualifications for different labor categories, establishing minimum skills necessary for all contractor personnel, including proficiency in various IT tools. It emphasizes the need for a seamless transition of personnel upon contract award to maintain operational continuity. Overall, the PWS is a critical framework for ensuring effective support to the Air Force’s acquisition processes and highlights the strategic importance of contractor personnel in meeting urgent operational requirements and enhancing overall program execution capabilities.
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