Recruiting & Advertising Support
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 Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought for Recruiting & Advertising Support. This market research aims to identify companies capable of providing a fully qualified workforce for MARFORSOC's R&A mission, encompassing applicant identification, screening, processing, and recruitment marketing. Responses will help determine potential small business set-asides for a future solicitation. Responses are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide end-to-end MARFORSOC R&A mission support on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. This includes:
- Identifying, screening, and processing applicants.
- Creating and managing recruitment marketing assets. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines these requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (for market research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) single award
- Anticipated Duration: Base year + 4 option years (July 2026 - June 2031), with a potential six-month extension.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this RFI stage; small businesses are encouraged to respond, and the Government will assess potential small business restrictions for a future RFP.
- Potential NAICS: 541611 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, $12M size standard) or 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, $16.5M size standard).
- Questions Due: February 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Responses Due: February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: February 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit a response (not exceeding 5 pages) demonstrating their capabilities. The response must include:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, Business Size.
- Facility Clearance (FCL) Information (if applicable).
- Phone Number, Email Address.
- Relevant experience providing similar support to MARSOC or equivalent military organizations.
- Recommendations on contract vehicles/sources. Vendors are also encouraged to provide comments, recommended changes, or questions regarding the draft PWS.
Additional Notes
This is for planning and informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The draft PWS is restricted and requires a request for access via SAM.gov. Submissions should be tailored, not generic. Questions and responses should be emailed to Samuel Williams (samuel.williams1@socom.mil) and Gunnery Sergeant Roberto Davalos (roberto.davalos.mil@socom.mil).