Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for United States Air Force Academy.
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Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
A recurring, mandatory-issue requirement to outfit cadets with athletic swimsuits and compression shorts.
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
Requires an annually updated, durable, pocket-sized reference publication entitled "Contrails". Issued annually to each incoming cadet appointee prior to Basic Cadet Training (BCT), "Contrails" provides foundational military knowledge, customs, courtesies, terminology, standards, procedures, and institutional history.
Posted
May 30, 2025
May 29, 2030
Seeking innovative commercial technologies and services to meet various objectives of the USAFA as detailed in Attachment 8 using a streamlined and flexible acquisition method to ensure cadets continue to receive the world-class education and training required by the mission and policy directives. All items, technologies,
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
USAFA
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,114
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
128328
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Falcons
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
606
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
88%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from United States Air Force Academy
The board meeting covered several critical areas including an update on the USAFA 2050 infrastructure initiative, an athletics update regarding NCAA eligibility rules, and a report on the Cadet Chapel restoration project with projected completion milestones. Discussions also focused on disciplinary and conduct system reforms, with specific focus group updates provided on accreditation, infrastructure, and merit-based admissions. Additionally, board members and public commentators provided recommendations on curriculum enhancements, particularly regarding history and character-based leadership, as well as concerns regarding transparency in due process and disciplinary adjudication.
The meeting focused on USAFA infrastructure development, the integration of advanced technologies like AI into the curriculum, and cadet wing growth plans. Key topics included a review of the 2025 academic performance, athletic accomplishments, and long-term modernization efforts under the USAFA 2050 vision. The Board addressed concerns regarding dormitory renovations, recapitalization of training aircraft, faculty composition, and history curriculum requirements. Additionally, working groups provided updates on areas such as merit-based admissions, accreditation transparency, artificial intelligence integration, athletic department impacts, and disciplinary procedures.
Public-sector contacts connected to United States Air Force Academy.
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This document outlines the theme for the 2026 National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS), focusing on the 'Courage to lead in the Profession of Arms'. Key areas of discussion include developing combat and crisis-tested character through rigorous training and academic programs at the United States Air Force Academy, emphasizing the importance of making hard decisions, maintaining integrity, and leading with unwavering conviction. The symposium aims to strengthen future leaders' character and understanding of courage, commitment, and resolve, preparing them to overcome adversity with grit and clarity.
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