R701 - NRC Advertising Exhibit at DECA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Pentagon Directorate, on behalf of the Navy Recruiting Command (NRC), intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Incorporated (CAGE: 4RUB7). This acquisition is for advertising and exhibit services to support US Navy recruiting and outreach opportunities at DECA’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC). Capability statements from other interested parties are due by January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
DECA will provide comprehensive services for the NRC's presence at the ICDC, including:
- An 80x80 exhibit booth.
- An Emerging Leader Series Presentation (45-minute workshop).
- An event judge role for DECA’s Competitive Events Program.
- An Executive Mentor for roundtable discussions.
- Placement of promotional materials.
- Extensive logo placements in the ICDC program, mobile app, signage for the ELEVATE Academy, and on ELEVATE Academy student workbooks, agendas, and PPT decks.
- A linked logo posted to the DECA website partner page.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- NAICS: 541850 (Advertising Agencies)
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Published: January 22, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: January 29, 2026.
Evaluation
This is a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106(b)(1), as the required services have been determined to be available only from DECA. While this notice is not a request for quotes from sources other than DECA, interested persons may submit capability statements by the response date. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.
Additional Notes
Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov/. All quotes/capability statements should be submitted via email to Jeremiah Simpson at jeremiah.s.simpson3.civ@us.navy.mil. Acceptable formats include PDF, Microsoft Word, or Excel.