# Request for Proposal: STARBASE Arkansas

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/requestforproposal1

- Solicitation number: Request_For_Proposal1
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA4460 19 Cons Pka (FA4460)
- Place of performance: Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas
- County: Pulaski County (FIPS 05119). https://abierto.us/counties/pulaski-county-ar-05119
- First posted: May 7, 2025
- Last posted: May 22, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/02fb7ebff96343eeb162c3d11d30d3b9/view

## 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 curriculum during the school year. Enrichment activities include 6, 1 week summer camps and 4 community outreach activities and instructional programming. This initiative aims to inspire students to pursue STEM careers, especially in areas relevant to national security. Key program goals include:

- Enhancing student engagement in STEM subjects - Promoting an understanding of DoD missions - Aligning with national STEM standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) **Please see full details as outlined in AF DoDI 1025.07 dated 15 Jan 2021 The purpose of this RFP is to identify a nonprofit with demonstrated success in STEM education and outreach, particularly in supporting Department of Defense-affiliated STEM programs.

The selected nonprofit will provide oversight, staffing, curriculum management, and continuous improvement for the STARBASE program. The transition must be fully implemented by August 1, 2025, to ensure the program is ready for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. *SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE*

## Publications

- May 7, 2025: Sources sought, due June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 2191c2c5bb5a4d138f39abef54c03f00. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2191c2c5bb5a4d138f39abef54c03f00/view
- May 7, 2025: Sources sought, due June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice a60dc29f819845b6a385ae8db176aa89. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a60dc29f819845b6a385ae8db176aa89/view
- May 7, 2025: Sources sought, due June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice af6072a8d26045d1b869b4820c1aae0a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af6072a8d26045d1b869b4820c1aae0a/view
- May 22, 2025: Sources sought, due June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 02fb7ebff96343eeb162c3d11d30d3b9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/02fb7ebff96343eeb162c3d11d30d3b9/view

## Points of contact

- Adreana Freeman-Irons, adreana.freeman_irons@us.af.mil, 5019873770

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