Request for Proposal: STARBASE Arkansas
SAM.GOV Due: June 5, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The Request for Proposal (RFP) for STARBASE Arkansas seeks a qualified nonprofit organization to manage and enhance the Department of Defense's STARBASE STEM initiative, which serves Title 1 local school districts near Little Rock Air Force Base. The program aims to engage students in STEM education through hands-on learning experiences and innovative curriculum, with a focus on inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM fields relevant to national security. The selected contractor will be responsible for program oversight, staffing, curriculum management, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with DoD standards. This opportunity is ideal for nonprofits with a proven track record in STEM education and outreach, particularly those experienced in working with Department of Defense-affiliated programs. The transition to the new management must be completed by August 1, 2025, in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Description

STARBASE is a DoD program that serves Title 1 local school districts within the surrounding area of Little Rock AFB. The program houses 3 funded classrooms and 2 unfunded classrooms hosting 90 scholars each week exposing each to high yield STEM concepts through hands-on instruction and innovative

Entities
DOD
Department of Defense
DOTAF
Department of the Air Force
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Little Rock Air Force Base , Arkansas 72099
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Adreana Freeman-Irons [email protected] 5019873770 primary
Attachments
  • STARBASE+RFP+CAO+6+May+2025+v1+Final.pdf