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24/7 Crisis Communications Support

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for 24/7 Crisis Communications Support to assist prime contractors on University of Akron projects. The selected provider will deliver on-call, real-time counsel and strategic responses to urgent institutional issues, utilizing 24/7 alert systems to develop rapid-response messaging and comprehensive crisis communication plans aimed at protecting the institution's reputation. Key deliverables include the implementation of crisis response strategies and the production of reputation recovery reports. Qualified candidates must demonstrate significant experience in public sector crisis management. The solicitation was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of November 4, 2026. This engagement falls under NAICS code 541611 and is specifically designed to provide the University of Akron with high-level strategic support during critical events.

General Info

24/7 crisis communications support for University of Akron projects; deadline November 4, 2026.

Agency

Ohio → The University of Akron

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

OH, USA

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Strategic Media Relations Services Request for Proposal

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PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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11/04/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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Provides on-call, real-time counsel and strategic response for urgent institutional issues for prime contractors on University of Akron projects. Develops crisis communication plans and rapid-response messaging using 24/7 alert systems to protect institutional reputation. Requires demonstrated experience in public sector crisis management. Delivers crisis response strategies and reputation recovery reports.

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