Social Media Manager

SOL #: W911S8-26-Q-1B93Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QM MICC-JB LEWIS-MC CHORD
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCH, WA, 98433-9500, United States

Place of Performance

North Lakewood, WA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

Market Research And Public Opinion Services (Includes Telephone And Field Interviews, Focus Testing, And Surveys) (R422)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 17, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 19, 2026
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Response Deadline
Mar 4, 2026, 6:00 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 Army is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Social Media Manager services for I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA. This notice aims to determine the feasibility of a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due March 4, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This Sources Sought Notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government seeks to procure social media management services to establish, maintain, and grow a strong, cohesive brand presence across key social media/web platforms. This includes creating high-quality content, community management, and targeted digital engagement in accordance with I Corps' communications plan. Key tasks involve amplifying success stories, providing timely information, introducing the brand to target audiences, increasing brand awareness and recruitment, and monitoring follower engagement. The contractor will also manage the production of welcome videos and detailed infographics for JBLM.

Contract Details & Set-Aside

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Potential Set-Aside: Total Small Business (contingent on sufficient small business responses)
  • NAICS: R422 (Market Research And Public Opinion Services)
  • Place of Performance: North Lakewood, WA 98433 (JBLM area)
  • Agency: Department of the Army, W6QM MICC-JB LEWIS-MC CHORD

Response Requirements

Interested small businesses are requested to provide:

  • Company name, UEI, CAGE Code, address, Point of Contact, phone, and email.
  • Small Business Status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
  • Primary NAICS Code(s) under which the company performs government contracts.
  • If 8(a), state supporting office.
  • Confirmation of successful past performance in Social Media and Graphic Design work (in-house or sub-contracted).
  • Firms should review paragraph 15 of the Performance Work Statement for qualifications.

Submission & Deadlines

  • Response Due: March 4, 2026, by 6:00 PM UTC
  • Submission Format: Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF (searchable, copy/paste enabled), or Microsoft Excel.
  • File Size Limit: 5MB per document.
  • Submit To: Mr. Manuel Rosas at manuel.e.rosas.civ@army.mil.
  • Published: February 17, 2026

Additional Notes

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. All interested parties must be registered in SAM.

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