How to bid on the FY27 United Kingdom Wage and Benefit Study Re-Acquisition for the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a follow-on study of wages and benefits for United Kingdom employees who support U.S. forces. This study is mandated by Department of Defense policy to determine compensation for local national personnel.

The Air Force intends to make a sole-source, firm-fixed-price award to Croner Group Limited. The contract would include a 12-month base period, four 12-month option years, and a possible six-month extension. The anticipated award date is November 30, 2026. This is a re-acquisition to ensure continuity of services, as Croner Group Limited is the incumbent contractor and provides the necessary historical data and established methodologies.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on September 03, 2026. The deadline for submitting a capability statement is September 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.

While this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit a capability statement by the deadline. The Contracting Officer will review any submissions to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted. If no responses are received, the 700th Contracting Squadron will proceed with the sole-source award to Croner Group Limited.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for firms specializing in professional services, specifically those with expertise in wage and benefit studies, compensation analysis, and labor market research, particularly within the United Kingdom.

The Air Force emphasizes the need for consistency in methodology and data sources to maintain year-to-year comparability. Therefore, firms with established systems, methodologies, and historical data relevant to UK employment, wage, and benefit information would be best suited to demonstrate their capabilities.

How to respond

To access the solicitation and submit a capability statement, you will need to go to the original source portal. 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 a free account on the portal to view the attached documents, including the solicitation (FA561327Q0001) which contains details on how to submit your capability statement.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Even though this is an intended sole-source award, your capability statement should clearly and concisely demonstrate your firm's ability to perform the described requirement. Focus on how your company can meet the specific needs outlined, especially regarding consistency in methodology and data comparability.

Highlight any established internal systems, methodologies, and historical data you possess that are relevant to providing consistent employment, wage, and benefit information for the United Kingdom. Address how your approach would ensure year-to-year comparability with existing data and avoid substantial duplication of cost or unacceptable delays for the government.

Ensure your capability statement directly addresses the government's stated concerns about maintaining continuity, avoiding disruption, and preventing incompatibility between historical and newly collected data. Provide concrete examples or descriptions of your experience in similar studies.