Bid guide
How to bid on European post-secondary programs for the U.S. Army
What the Army is researching
The Department of the Army is gathering information about institutions that can provide secondary and post-secondary instruction, credit and non-credit programs, and education support for U.S. military communities across Europe. The listed countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
This is a sources-sought notice for market research, not a request for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from it. The Army is considering multiple no-cost concession contracts. The anticipated period includes a three-month phase-in and phase-out period beginning May 1, 2028, followed by a base year and nine one-year options.
Key date and what to submit
Capability statements are due November 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The notice asks interested vendors to submit them by that deadline.
The Army says it will use responses for preliminary planning. This notice does not ask vendors to submit a proposal, and the notice states that response costs will not be reimbursed.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit colleges, universities, and other educational institutions able to deliver degree, technical, vocational, or other education programs in overseas locations. The listed NAICS code is 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, with a stated small-business size standard of $30.5 million.
Institutions offering degree programs must hold regional or national accreditation from an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Army also asks about experience with overseas education, European work approvals, base access, and recruiting or relocating staff.
How to access the notice and prepare a response
Click “View the original posting” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though it is not always required.
Review the announcement and draft Performance Work Statement, then prepare a capability statement using the notice’s numbered items and requested nomenclature. Include the requested cover-page details: company name and address, CAGE Code and UEI, company size and applicable NAICS, and points of contact.
Make the capability statement specific
Address each numbered question directly. For overseas experience, identify the countries and installations served, years of experience, and any applicable contract or MOU numbers. Name the recognized accreditation agency and list the specific degrees, technical programs, and vocational programs your institution can provide.
Give clear answers about your mobilization time, experience with access and work approvals, and whether you serve non-governmental customers. Where the notice requests customer details, student numbers, service descriptions, or contract value, provide them if applicable. Include specific, practical feedback on the draft PWS and the requested contract-length and on-site staffing questions.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.