How to bid on Sports Officiating and Scorekeeping Services for the Dept of Defense

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is seeking sports officiating and scorekeeping services for intramural, varsity, and recreational activities at Beale Air Force Base in California. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, meaning the exact quantities will be ordered as needed over time.

The estimated annual work includes 958 hours for officiating and 320 hours for scorekeeping for the first three years, with reduced estimates in the final year. This contract is set aside for small businesses, making it a good opportunity for eligible firms in the recreational services sector.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. Quotes are due by August 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time (Pacific Time). The ordering period for these services is expected to run from September 11, 2026, through September 10, 2030, covering a four-year span.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is ideal for small businesses specializing in recreational services, particularly those with experience in sports officiating and scorekeeping. The NAICS code is 711219 (Other Spectator Sports) with a size standard of $16.5 million, and the PSC is G003 (Recreational Services). Vendors should be prepared to provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, uniforms, materials, supervision, and transportation to Beale AFB, CA.

How to respond

To access the solicitation details and documents, you will need to view the original source on the portal. You may need to click the link twice to reach the specific bid page. While some documents may require a free account to view, many are accessible without one. Your offer must be submitted electronically via email to both the Contract Specialist, Daniel Warden, and the Contracting Officer, Lamar Mullins, by the deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to understand all requirements for officiating and scorekeeping services. Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your ability to provide all specified labor, tools, equipment, uniforms, materials, supervision, and transportation. Highlight any relevant experience your firm has in providing similar services, especially for government or large organizational clients.

Since this is an IDIQ contract, emphasize your capacity to manage varying workloads and respond to task orders efficiently over the four-year ordering period. Double-check that your submission is sent to both specified contacts before the local time deadline to ensure it is received and considered.