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711th HPW Mission Support Services MAC IDIQ

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE · Response deadline: Thu, 22 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, plans to award an 8(a)-set-aside Multiple Award Contract-Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MAC IDIQ) for mission support services to the 711th Human Performance Wing (711th HPW). The 711th HPW is AFRL's organization dedicated to advancing human performance science and technology for air, space, and cyberspace operations. Through this vehicle, the government intends to establish a pool of qualified small businesses capable of delivering a broad range of professional, technical, and administrative support services on an as-needed basis across the wing's research, development, and operational support mission.

Because this is a MAC IDIQ, individual task orders will be competed among the awardees after the base contract is in place. The specific scope, quantities, and values of future task orders are not established in this synopsis; see the solicitation for the anticipated contract ceiling and ordering provisions. Services under NAICS 541990 typically encompass miscellaneous professional, scientific, and technical services not classified elsewhere—common examples include program analysis, technical writing, logistics planning, data management, laboratory support, and administrative operations.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to firms currently enrolled in the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. To compete, your business must be 8(a)-certified and maintain active status through the SBA at the time of proposal submission. The NAICS 541990 size standard generally applies; verify your firm's size status in SAM.gov. Joint ventures are permitted under 8(a) rules if structured in compliance with FAR 19.8 and SBA regulations, but the 8(a) partner must be the managing venturer and receive a specified share of contract revenues. Non-8(a) small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone firms, are not eligible unless participating through an approved mentor-protégé joint venture arrangement with an 8(a) principal.

How to put together a competitive bid

For an 8(a) MAC IDIQ in human performance wing support, focus on these elements:

Demonstrate institutional knowledge. The 711th HPW operates at the intersection of aerospace medicine, human systems integration, and performance optimization. Highlight past performance supporting defense research organizations, medical research commands, or Air Force installations—particularly at Wright-Patterson AFB or within AFRL. If you lack direct 711th HPW experience, emphasize analogous work with other military medical or research commands.

Build a realistic staffing model. MAC IDIQs are evaluated heavily on the quality and availability of proposed personnel. Identify cleared or clearable personnel with relevant degrees (biomedical sciences, engineering, psychology, program management) and document their accessibility. Since task orders will vary in scope, show flexibility in your labor mix and surge capacity.

Emphasize small-business agility. As an 8(a) competitor, your advantage lies in responsiveness and direct principal involvement. Articulate how your organizational structure enables rapid task order turnaround and dedicated executive attention—factors that matter for research support where timelines shift with funding and mission priorities.

Address security and infrastructure. Wright-Patterson AFB requirements may involve CUI, ITAR, or classified materials. Describe your facility security clearance status, IT infrastructure, and ability to operate on-base or within contiguous facilities.

Past performance discipline. Select references that closely match the professional services nature of NAICS 541990 work for DoD clients. Prepare for CPARS verification and ensure your SAM.gov past performance profile is current.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation—including sections L and M, the anticipated IDIQ ceiling, evaluation factors, and required certifications—on SAM.gov using solicitation number FA239626RB008. Note that responses are due October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time; allow adequate lead time for any required SBA or internal approvals.

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