Kiwanis International Partnership Package

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish a strategic partnership between the Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) and a national youth leadership and service organization. This partnership aims to increase visibility and awareness of the U.S. Navy among students by aligning with the Navy's contract attainment objectives and demonstrating its commitment to student career exploration.

• Key Event Participation:

  • Invitations to the Key Club International Convention (July 1-5, 2026, Dallas, Texas).
  • Invitations to spring District Conventions hosted by Kiwanis International or sponsored groups.

• Access and Networking:

  • Access to student content and communications materials for broadcasts and press releases.
  • Invitations to local, regional, and national organizational events.

• Communications and Public Relations:

  • Spotlight NRC in monthly newsletters and annual blog spots with social media posts.
  • Inclusion in social media efforts and push notifications for annual conventions/conferences.
  • Year-round recognition and a dedicated hyperlink on the organization's primary website.

• Speakers Bureau - United States:

  • Opportunities for NRC to present at regional/district administrator meetings, conventions, and local chapter meetings.
  • Facilitation of project management for presentations, including subject matter and design collaboration.
  • Execution of post-event surveys for presentation satisfaction.

• Annual Convention / National Conference:

  • Dedicated exhibition space.
  • Two workshops to be led by the Navy.
  • Navy-provided promotional video to be played during the general session.
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional materials.
  • Potential for a Navy band or ceremonial guard performance, keynote speaker, or opening reception sponsorship.

• Member Access and Networking:

  • Provision of lists of high schools and colleges hosting youth programs.
  • Opportunities to connect with student chapters for community awareness.
  • Navy to host up to four webinars on scholarship opportunities.
  • Navy to host a global leadership certificate course.

June 8, 2026 – June 7, 2027

Kiwanis Youth Programs, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268

• The organization must possess a network of local clubs and adult/youth members for grassroots engagement.
• A memorandum dated May 12, 2006, regarding conferences sponsored by non-Federal entities, indicates that the DON may pay or provide reimbursement for food purchased as a non-severable, non-negotiable portion of a registration or attendance fee.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a partnership package to support U.S. Navy recruiting opportunities and outreach. The Navy seeks to partner with a national youth leadership and service organization to demonstrate its commitment to excellence and assist students in navigating higher education and career exploration. The target organization should have a network of local clubs and members to facilitate grassroots engagement and increase U.S. Navy visibility.

• Invitations to the Key Club International Convention (July 1-5, 2026, Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas).

• Invitations to spring District Conventions hosted by Kiwanis International or sponsored groups.

• Access to student content and communications materials for NRC outreach.

• Invitations to local, regional, and national organizational events.

• Spotlight NRC in monthly newsletters and annual blog spots with social media posts.

• Push notifications and partner page recognition in the annual convention/national conference mobile application.

• Year-round recognition and a dedicated hyperlink on the student organization's primary website.

• Opportunities for the Navy to present at regional/district conventions and local chapter meetings, with facilitation from the organization's youth program staff.

• Dedicated exhibition space at the Annual Convention / National Conference.

• Two workshops led by the Navy during the convention.

• Navy-provided promotional video to be played during the convention's general session.

• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials to attendees.

• Opportunity for a Navy band or ceremonial guard to perform.

• Potential for additional opportunities such as kicking off the convention, providing a keynote speaker, or sponsoring the opening reception.

• Provision of lists of high schools and colleges hosting youth programs and service leadership programs.

• Opportunities to connect with student chapters via quarterly newsletters and annual email blasts.

• Navy to host up to four webinars on scholarship opportunities.

• Navy to host a global leadership certificate course for student members.

• Period of Performance: June 8, 2026 - June 7, 2027.

• Place of Performance: Kiwanis Youth Programs, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Offer Due Date: May 29, 2026, 05:00 PM.

• Solicitation Number: N0018926QD103.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference or attachment.

• This acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 813410, with a size standard of $1 million.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements are included, with specific levels and affirmations detailed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a sole-source solicitation notice from the Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) for a comprehensive partnership package with Kiwanis International. The contract will be for a period of twelve (12) months. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but responsible sources may submit a capability statement.

• Conventions & Events: Invitations to Kiwanis International's National Convention (July 1-5, 2026, Dallas/Fort Worth) and all spring District Conventions.

• Content & Communications Access: Full access to student content and communications materials for external/internal broadcasts, promotions, or NRC press releases.

• Digital & Print Marketing: Monthly newsletter spotlights, annual blog spots with social media posts, and continuous integration into the organization's social media efforts.

• Mobile Application Integration: Push notifications and partner page recognition within the organization's convention mobile application.

• Web Presence: Year-round partner recognition and a dedicated hyperlink on the student organization's primary website.

• Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months.

• Place of Performance: Millington, TN.

• Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted).

• Submission: Responses must include a unique invoice document with a single price for the partnership package. Responses are to be delivered via email to the Point of Contact.

• Response Deadline: May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.

• This is a sole-source solicitation under FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source). However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement.

• NAICS Code: 813410 - Civic and Social Organizations.

• PSC Code: R708 - Support - Management: Valuation/Business Services.

• A redacted justification for the sole-source requirement is posted with this notice.

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole source procurement for a partnership package to support the Navy Recruiting Command (NRC). The requirement is for a 12-month period, from June 7, 2026, to June 6, 2027, with an estimated total cost to be funded by FY26 Operations & Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) appropriations.

The partnership package must include:

• Invitations to the National Convention in Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region (July 1-5, 2026) and all spring District Conventions.

• Access to student content and communications materials for external/internal broadcasts, promotions, or NRC press releases.

• Spotlight NRC in monthly newsletters and encourage participation in partnership events.

• Annual blog spots with associated social media posts.

• Inclusion in social media efforts over 12 months.

• Push notifications and partner page recognition in the annual convention or national conference mobile application.

• Year-round recognition and a dedicated hyperlink on the student organization's primary website.

• Contract Type: Not specified, but justified as sole source.

• Period of Performance: June 7, 2026 – June 6, 2027 (12 months).

• Estimated Cost: Not explicitly stated, but total cost is estimated.

• Funding: FY26 Operations & Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) appropriations.

Market research identified only one service-focused youth organization hosting a National Convention in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region during early July 2026: Kiwanis International's youth-focused Key Club and Circle K organizations. Their National Convention is scheduled for July 1-5, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. Due to the limited availability of organizations meeting these specific criteria for time and location, Kiwanis International is deemed the only capable source to meet the government's minimum requirements.

This justification is for a sole source procurement, precluding full and open competition.