How to bid on Civilian Guardian Course Curriculum Development for the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a vendor to develop and refine the Civilian Guardian Course curriculum. This includes creating lessons, instructor guides, student materials, multimedia content, and configuring these within a Learning Management System (LMS).

The initial curriculum is a 40-hour program combining online and interactive learning, culminating in a one-week, performance-based capstone event focused on space awareness. The selected vendor will work closely with the government to ensure continuity and cohesive branding. This is a full and open solicitation, meaning all vendors are eligible to apply.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 21, 2026. Offers are due by August 06, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This is the final deadline, and no further changes to the due date are expected. The project has a compressed timeline, with all vendor-developed elements expected to be delivered in less than four months.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in education, curriculum development, instructional systems design, and multimedia content creation. Vendors should be capable of developing high-engagement, multi-modal training materials, including synchronous and asynchronous elements, interactive videos, and performance-based activities.

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) configuration and the ability to collaborate closely with government teams are also important. Firms with a background in space awareness or related technical fields may find this particularly relevant, especially given the capstone event's focus.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Review all documents, especially the new pricing file, as the due date extension was provided to allow extra time for this. Prepare your offer according to the instructions provided in the solicitation.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Given the compressed timeline of less than four months, clearly demonstrate your firm's capacity to deliver high-quality curriculum development and iteration quickly. Highlight your project management approach for fast-paced efforts.

Emphasize your experience with developing engaging, multi-modal learning experiences that avoid static lectures. Detail your capabilities in creating interactive instructional videos, independent assignments, knowledge assessments, and synchronous online group collaboration. Since the government will retain final authority on all content, clearly outline your process for incorporating feedback and securing approvals efficiently. If your firm has expertise in space-related topics, ensure this is clearly articulated, as there is no government-furnished information on the space element of the course.