Bid guide
How to bid on 711th HPW Mission Support Services MAC IDIQ for Air Force Research Laboratory
What the agency is buying
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking multiple 8(a) small-business contractors for a Mission Support Services Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). This contract will support the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.
The IDIQ has an estimated maximum value of $505 million over a five-year ordering period and a six-year period of performance. Future work will be issued through individual task orders. Foreign participation is not authorized for this opportunity.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting proposals is September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. An updated Questions and Answers (Q&A) document and any associated solicitation amendment are expected the week of September 7, 2026.
Offerors should monitor the official government portal for these updates. The government intends to evaluate proposals and award without negotiations, but reserves the right to hold negotiations if deemed appropriate.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically set aside for 8(a) small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541990, with a size standard of $19.5 million. Firms providing professional mission support services that meet these criteria are suitable.
The contract is a MAC IDIQ, meaning multiple awards are anticipated, and work will be issued via task orders as needed by the AFRL/711th HPW.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link provided on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Proposals must be submitted in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Ensure you review all attached documents, including Amendment 0001, Section L, Section M, and the ODC Burden Rate Matrix, as these contain crucial instructions for your submission.
Tips for a competitive response
Since the government intends to award without negotiations, your initial proposal must be as complete and competitive as possible. Pay close attention to all instructions in Section L (Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors) and Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award) of the solicitation, including any amendments.
Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's capability to provide the required mission support services and addresses all evaluation criteria. Double-check that all required forms and attachments are included and properly completed. Do not encrypt or password-protect any email transmissions or attachments if you are submitting inquiries, as they will not be opened.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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