STARBASE Cherry Point
At a glance
STARBASE Cherry Point is a forecasted federal cooperative agreement opportunity from NAVAIR (Department of Defense). The agency has forecast this opportunity but has not yet set an application deadline. Applicant types listed as eligible include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 12.330 (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2025
- Est. close date
- Not listed
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
- Fiscal year
- FY2025
Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. The responses will be used to assess the feasibility of the Government soliciting this requirement from a non-profit organization that meets the applicable regulations and qualifications outlined in the attached DRAFT Performance Requirements Statement (PRS) for the operation and management of the Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
Please refer to the attached draft PRS for additional details. This requirement is for ONLY non-profit organizations in accordance with DoD Instruction 1025.07.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMATING REQUIREMENTS:
- Responses to the RFI are due by 5:00pm Eastern Time on 16 May 2025 to the following email address/es: jessica.d.franceschini.civ@us.navy.mil and kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil. Any response received after this date will also be considered but may not be included in initial reporting or assessment.
- All responses should be unclassified. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice will not be returned.
- All responses should be in Adobe PDF or Microsoft (MS) Word format. Format specifications include 12-point font, single-spaced, 8.5 by 11 inches paper, with 1-inch margins in either Adobe PDF or MS Word. Responses should not exceed 5 pages.
-Cover page (1 page) with RFI Number and name, address, company/institution, Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address, and date. The Cover Page shall also specify the business type (i.e. Non-Profit Organization).
-Technical Data and Approach (4 pages): This should specifically address, and demonstrate the capability to meet, the required capabilities for the operation and management of the DoD STARBASE program at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. In addition, the response should address relevant prior experience (as a prime or subcontractor) on similar requirements. This should include the size, scope, complexity, timeframe, and whether the work was for government or commercial clients. As well, include pertinent certifications that may help in evaluating your capabilities. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.
- No cost or pricing information should be provided. Any received will be deleted and destroyed.
- Due to email constraints, the size of the submission is limited to 10 MB.
DISCLAIMER
This RFI is not a solicitation and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a cooperative agreement as a result of this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by responders to this RFI are strictly voluntary. The Government does not guarantee any action beyond this RFI. The Government may not respond to questions posed in company/institution responses.
ATTENTION
Although this is a RFI notice only, interested parties must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award or payment if the Government chooses to make an award. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via https://www.sam.gov
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 12.330
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Jessica Franceschini Contract Specialist
jessica.d.franceschini.civ@us.navy.mil
814-521-3878
Places named in the notice
Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.
Quick answers
Is “STARBASE Cherry Point” open for applications yet?
Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. Forecast details and dates can change.
Who is eligible to apply for “STARBASE Cherry Point”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How do I apply for “STARBASE Cherry Point”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity N6852025RFPREQJC000000135), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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