Home School Legal Defense Association?s (HSLDA) National Leaders Conference (NLC) in support of Navy Recruiting Command (NRC)

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Posted Date

Agency & Value

Agency

NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK

Contract Value

Not provided

Codes & Classification

Solicitation Number

N0018926QD084

NAICS

541850 - Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising

Classification Code

R701

Additional Details

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None

Place of Performance

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SourceSAM

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office, is soliciting quotations on behalf of the Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) for commercial services to support the Navy’s participation at the Home School Legal Defense Association’s (HSLDA) National Leaders Conference (NLC). This event is scheduled to take place from September 24 to September 27, 2026. The procurement is being conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Subpart 12.6, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13, and is posted on the Procurement Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. Purpose and Scope: The primary objective of this procurement is to secure contractor services that will enable the NRC to participate in the HSLDA National Leaders Conference. The NRC’s mission is to recruit highly qualified and diverse candidates, particularly those with strong STEM backgrounds, to serve in the United States Navy. Participation in the HSLDA NLC is seen as a strategic opportunity to engage with a network of over 30,000 high-achieving, home-educated students—many of whom are future engineers, programmers, and technical leaders. The event is expected to facilitate direct access to this talent pool, foster valuable recruiting and referral opportunities, and contribute significantly to the NRC’s FY-26/27 recruitment goals. Key Requirements and Deliverables: - The contractor will provide all necessary services to support the Navy’s presence and activities at the HSLDA NLC, a one-week event. - The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) line item for the event. - The period of performance is strictly from September 24, 2026, to September 27, 2026. - The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and quality control unless otherwise specified in the order. - The services to be provided represent the minimum requirements necessary to achieve the government’s recruitment objectives at this event. Contracting Entity and Contact Information: - Contracting Entity: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (Federal Office) - Department: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy - Contracting Office Location: Philadelphia, PA - Primary Point of Contact: Elene Chappelle - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 771-229-2595 Classification and Codes: - NAICS Code: 541850 (Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising) - Small Business Size Standard: $34.5 million - Product Service Code: R701 Procurement Type and Special Considerations: - This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for commercial services. - The procurement is being conducted as a sole source action under FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), with HSLDA identified as the only vendor capable of meeting the NRC’s specific recruitment needs for this event. - While this is a notice of intent to award on a sole source basis, all responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency. The government reserves the right to determine whether to compete the requirement based on responses received. - All quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov/ to be eligible for award. - Quotes must include pricing, FOB point, point of contact information, business size, payment terms, and demonstrate the capability to meet all specifications and requirements. - The solicitation incorporates applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including but not limited to 52.212-1, 52.212-3 Alt I, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Submission Details: - All questions and quotations must be submitted in writing via email to the primary contact. - Acceptable attachment formats are PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. - The deadline for submission is 3:00 pm EST on June 11, 2026. Intended Outcomes: Through this procurement, the NRC aims to enhance its outreach and recruitment efforts among home-educated students with strong STEM capabilities, thereby supporting the Navy’s long-term personnel and diversity objectives. The partnership with HSLDA is expected to yield high-quality leads and strengthen the Navy’s engagement with a key demographic critical to its future mission success. For further details and to access the full solicitation, interested parties should refer to the official notice on SAM.gov at https://sam.gov/opp/4a6ff908075b414498bc32eb5f3bb46b/view.