Marketing Partnership Rhode Island Football Club Synopsis

The Rhode Island Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Office has awarded a sole-source firm fixed price contract to the Rhode Island Football Club for a marketing partnership valued at $50,000.04, with the award date set for May 29, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation number W50S9426QJC02 and classified under NAICS code 541613, is funded through Operations and Maintenance, Air appropriations and is structured as a base year with four optional exercise years to extend the partnership. The primary objective is to leverage the Rhode Island Football Club’s brand presence and community influence to enhance public awareness and support for recruitment efforts of the Rhode Island Air National Guard. This includes direct brand integration at sporting venues, digital signage, regular public announcements, and interactive Meet & Greet tables to engage target demographics in Rhode Island. The contract was justified under FAR provisions for other than full and open competition, based on the determination that only this one responsible source could satisfy the government’s needs, with the cost deemed fair and reasonable. All performance activities will occur in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, with the 143 Mission Support Contracting Office serving as the contracting activity, and Jeffrey Corey designated as the point of contact. No competitive solicitation or evaluation factors were utilized due to the sole-source nature of the award, and no additional contract clauses, inspection criteria, or packaging requirements are specified in the provided documentation.