Peace Corps Campus Recruitment

SOL #: 140D0426Q0260Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Departmental Offices

IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)

HERNDON, VA, 20170, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Colleges (611310)

PSC

Other Management Support Services (R799)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/31e6acc904084eef9e9e2b62d5c1f211/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 26, 2026

Last Updated

May 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 Interior (DOI), on behalf of the Peace Corps, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Campus Recruitment Services. This opportunity seeks U.S. higher education institutions to establish and manage campus recruiting offices to expand Peace Corps recruitment resources. This is an Unrestricted acquisition.

Purpose & Scope of Work

The primary purpose is to procure commercial Campus Recruitment Services. Awarded institutions will be required to:

Establish a dedicated Peace Corps Campus Recruiting space with necessary resources (office, signage, phone, computer, internet, etc.).
Hire and supervise a part-time (20 hours/week) Campus Recruiter, who must be a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV).
Develop and implement a comprehensive Campus Recruitment Strategy Plan, including events, public office hours, and partnership connections.
Generate leads, applications, and conduct email marketing for the Peace Corps.
Submit monthly, mid-year, and final reports.
Ensure compliance with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Multiple Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Orders (approximately 40 anticipated).
Period of Performance: One base year (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027) with up to four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five years.
Acquisition Procedures: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The Service Contract Labor Act is applicable.
NAICS Code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools), with a size standard of $34.5 million.
PSC: R799 (Other Management Support Services).

Eligibility & Set-Aside

Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted).
Eligibility: Open to U.S. higher education institutions that meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have at least 20,000 undergraduate students.
- Have been previously awarded a Strategic Recruitment (Strat) contract with the Peace Corps.
The requirement is divided into eight (8) Strat Sub-Regions nationwide. Offerors may submit only one quote per region in which their institution is physically located.

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Due: April 21, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
Quotations Due: May 11, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
Submission Method: Via email to Heather_Smith@ibc.doi.gov.
Registration: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.
Evaluation: Award will be based on a best-value tradeoff process, considering Technical Capability, Management Approach, and Past Performance (combined more important than Price).
Anticipated Award Date: July 2026.

Attachments

Key attachments include a Technical Volume Template, Monthly Reporting Template, Mid-Year and Final Report Template, Price Quote Template, and a draft Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).