Rhode Island Football Club Marketing Partnership
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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
This is a Presolicitation Notice from the Department of the Army / W7NY USPFO ACTIVITY RIANG 143 for an anticipated sole source marketing partnership with the Rhode Island Football Club (RIFC). The objective is for the Rhode Island Air National Guard (RIANG) to market to the general public through a comprehensive marketing campaign at Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket, RI. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The response date for this presolicitation is April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The marketing partnership will span one calendar year and involve various promotional activities during RIFC games and events. Key deliverables include:
- Official Partner Designation: RIANG will be the Official Partner of Rhode Island FC.
- LED Field Boards: One minute of TV-visible LED inventory per 90-minute regular season home match, broadcast on NESN, ESPN+, and MyRI TV.
- IPTV Digital Signage: Dynamic digital advertising across 30 IPTV monitors with 10-second rotations, providing six total minutes of exposure during RIFC and non-RIFC events.
- Stadium Signage: A 20ft Static Field Board positioned on the West Sideline for all RIFC regular season home games.
- In-Stadium Promotion: One in-game "Halftime presented by Air National Guard" entitlement on the LED Field Board, with an opportunity to host a halftime promotion.
- TV Broadcast: A branded L Wrap Graphic overlay during live game action for all RIFC regular season home games, visible on NESN, ESPN+, and MyRI TV.
- Activation: Opportunity for activation in high-traffic areas for eight games during the RIFC regular home season, with costs borne by the partner.
- Military Honoree Program: On-field access for active or former military honorees and their families, including placing the match ball, PA announcement, videoboard spotlight, social media appearances, complimentary tickets, and RIANG logo placement on the game ball stand.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipated sole source)
- Duration: One (1) calendar year after receipt of order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Date: April 29, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 16, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT
- Place of Performance: Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket, RI
Additional Notes
This is an informational presolicitation notice in accordance with FAR 5.101(a) and is not a request for quotes. It is posted as required by regulation to inform potential bidders of an upcoming anticipated sole source solicitation.