Purchase of Recruiting Event
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Pentagon Directorate intends to procure recruiting event space and access for the Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) at the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106(b) with SkillsUSA Inc. (CAGE: 3HLY6), as they are identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements. The anticipated period of performance is June 1-5, 2026. Responses are due by March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a firm fixed-price purchase order to secure participation in the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) to support NRC's recruiting efforts. Key deliverables and benefits include:
- Participation in the NLSC (June 1-5, 2026).
- TECHSPO booths with programming support (e.g., National Signing Day).
- Health Sciences Awards Cluster Sponsorship.
- Career Cluster Support (Silver level for STEM/Health, and support for other clusters).
- Support for Health Sciences competitions, including display signage.
- Bi-annual partnership sync meetings.
- Use of SkillsUSA Official National Partner logo and logo credit at events/publications.
- Logo and linked page on the SkillsUSA Official Partner webpage.
- Priority booth location selection for TECHSPO.
- Upgraded NLSC Registration quantity with TECHSPO Booth.
- Access to the Official Partner Lounge and invite-only Partner Events.
- Logo inclusion in official partner graphics during NLSC Opening Session.
- Priority consideration for presentations at SkillsUSA LEARN or Technical Thursdays.
- Partner Tier Column Standoff Banner and Glass Cling.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- NAICS: 711320 (Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities)
- Business Size Standard: $22 million
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to June 5, 2026
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: March 6, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole-source award to SkillsUSA Inc. The justification states that SkillsUSA Inc. is the sole organization hosting the National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) event, and no other known resellers or hosts provide similar access. The award decision will be made on this sole-source basis.
Additional Notes
- Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) to be considered for award.
- Applicable FAR clauses include 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.
- Responses should be submitted via email to Ian Tupaz at ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil. Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Acceptable attachment formats include PDF, Microsoft Word, or Excel.