NATIONAL STEM FESTIVAL 2026 Sponsorship for Navy Recruiting Command
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, on behalf of Navy Recruiting Command (NRC), intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for NATIONAL STEM FESTIVAL 2026 Sponsorship. This is a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106(b)(1) with EXPLR PBC INC. (CAGE: 195N2), as the required services are determined to be available only from this vendor. The sponsorship aims to provide Navy recruiting and outreach opportunities at the festival.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for sponsorship services to support the U.S. Navy's participation in the 2026 NATIONAL STEM FESTIVAL, powered by EXPLR PBC, Inc., taking place in Washington, D.C. Key elements include:
- Official Activation participant status for the Navy.
- A 20’ x 30’ custom experience footprint integrated into the festival flow.
- Logo placement on applicable festival materials.
- Participation in the "Future Builders: College & Career Networking Night" on June 25, 2026, including a speaking opportunity for opening remarks.
- Rights to use festival-provided photography for Navy marketing.
- The festival dates are June 24-27, 2026, with key activation dates on June 25 (VIP Day) and June 27 (Public Expo).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: N0018926QD130
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- NAICS: 611430 (Educational Support Services), Small Business Standard: $15 Million
- Period of Performance: June 24, 2026 – June 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: The Square, 1850 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
- Quotes Due: June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: June 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a sole source procurement with the intent to negotiate and award to EXPLR PBC INC. only. While this notice is not a request for quotes from other sources, interested persons may submit a capability statement by the response date. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Quotes, if applicable (from EXPLR PBC INC.), should be emailed to Julia Ledbetter.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Julia Ledbetter at julia.h.ledbetter.civ@us.navy.mil or 771-229-3617.