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Advertising and Media Buying Services

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N6426726Q5020Federal

Submission Closed08/15/2026, 03:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division is seeking input from qualified vendors capable of providing advertising and media buying services under NAICS code 541830. Interested parties must submit a capability statement that includes company name, address, point of contact, CAGE code, UEI number, business size determination for the specified NAICS code, estimated unit prices and lead times for market research, and industry feedback on the draft purchase description or statement of work. Responses must be sent via email to Julia Hunt at julia.m.hunt3.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line referencing Sources Sought Notice N6426726Q5020 and are due by 20:00 PST on August 14, 2026. The information gathered will help the government evaluate acquisition strategies, assess vendor availability, and determine if set-asides for small businesses or other socioeconomic categories are feasible. This notice is purely for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or binding commitment from the government. No funds are allocated for preparing responses, and submissions are entirely voluntary with no obligation on the part of the government to award a contract based on the responses received. The place of performance is the Washington Navy Yard in the District of Columbia, while the contracting office is located in Norco, California.

General Info

Naval Surface Warfare Center seeks vendor capability statements for advertising and media buying services by August 14, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center

NAICS

541830 - Media Buying Agencies

Place of Performance

Washington Navy Yard, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

CDRL A001 Personnel Recruitment Advertising Management Plan

cdrl

High

CDRL A003 Personnel Recruitment Advertisement

cdrl

High

CDRL A004 Marketing Plan Maintenance Report

cdrl

High

CDRL A005 Final Performance Outcome Report

cdrl

High

DI-MGMT-80368A Status Report Data Item Description

data-item-description

High

DI-MISC-81310A Personnel Recruitment Advertising Management Plan

data-item-description

High

DI-MISC-81311A Personnel Recruitment Advertisement Data Item Description

data-item-description

High

NAVSEA Enterprise Recruiting Advertising and Media Buying Services SOW

sow

High

DI-MISC-81369 Marketing Plan Maintenance Report

data-item-description

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 10

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/15/2026, 03:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNORCO, CA, 92860, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center

Office AddressNORCO, CA, 92860, USA

Contacts

Julia Hunt

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Naval Warfare Center Corona Division (Corona Division) is seeking information from potential, responsible sources that have an interest and capability to provide Advertising and Media Buying Services in accordance with the attached Draft Purchase Description (PD) / Statement of Work (SOW).

It is requested that all interested parties who can provide the required items to respond with a Capability Statement. The Capability Statement shall also include the following information:

(1) Company name, address, point of contact, CAGE code and UEI number.

(2) Business size for NAICS Code 541830.

(3) Estimated unit price and lead time for market research purposes.

(4) Industry commentary on the Draft PD/SOW.

Responses of this notice shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Julia Hunt, at julia.m.hunt3.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 20:00 PST on 08/14/2026. Email should reference Sources Sought Notice N6426726Q5020 in the subject line.

The information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a small business, socioeconomic set-aside, competitive or non-competitive method is possible, and to determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government's requirement. All organizations with the capability and availability to perform the requirement under the applicable NAICS code are invited to submit a response to this notice.

Disclaimer: This sources sought notice is published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. This notice does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary.