Intent to Award Sole Source for AFRL/DP Laboratory Demonstration Project
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
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NAICS
541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
Classification Code
DA01
Additional Details
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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract for the AFRL Laboratory Demonstration Project. This procurement is classified under NAICS Code 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and Product Service Code DA01, with no set-aside requirements specified.
The primary objective of this contract is to provide comprehensive support for AFRL’s administration of the Lab Demo Project, which serves approximately 5,500 personnel including scientists, engineers, business management professionals, technicians, and mission support staff. The scope of work encompasses both technical and analytical support, focusing on the design and modification of Lab Demo initiatives. Key areas include employee assessment and compensation, broadbanding, position classification, and the Contribution-based Compensation System (CCS), as well as other personnel flexibilities.
The contractor will be responsible for analyzing employee assessment and compensation results, workforce trends, cost studies, and the effectiveness of various initiatives. These analyses must be documented in detailed reports and briefings, which may be reviewed by both the Air Force and the Department of Defense. Additionally, the contractor will provide support for meetings, legislative and policy analysis, technical and training activities, and software/database design, including revisions, testing, training, and user support.
A critical deliverable is the re-certification and accreditation of the AFRL Contribution-based Compensation System Software (C2S2), which is essential for ensuring accurate employee assessment and compensation. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in custom computer programming, as well as experience with personnel systems and compensation frameworks within a federal context.
The contracting entity for this procurement is FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE, a federal office under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Air Force. The place of performance is Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may submit responses for consideration regarding the potential for competitive procurement. All correspondence must reference “AFRL Laboratory Demonstration Project” in the subject line to ensure delivery through Wright-Patterson AFB’s email filters. Only supported file types (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .vsdx) should be used for attachments, as others may be deleted by the filters.
Responses and inquiries should be directed to the primary contact, Sarah McCabe ([email protected]), and the Contracting Officer, Stephen Sheets ([email protected]), no later than June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The notice remains active and further details, including attachments, are available via the SAM.gov opportunity ID 3d7f31153df74e039df4cc6dce69e5a4.
Contractors with relevant experience in custom computer programming services, personnel systems, and federal compensation frameworks are encouraged to review the attached documentation and consider whether their capabilities align with the requirements and objectives outlined in this notice.