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NNSY Job Fair Advertising

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N42158-26-SIMACQ-NNSY-1100-0014Federal

Submission Closed05/11/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to assess industry capability and interest in providing advertising services for its 2026 job fairs. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice; it is solely for gathering information to determine market responsiveness, competition potential, and feasibility of a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541810 for advertising services. Vendors are required to submit a single PDF email attachment containing their company details, including CAGE code, DUNS number, point of contact information, and self-certification of small business or socioeconomic status, along with acapabilities statement demonstrating the ability to perform 100% of the required services without copying the Statement of Work, and a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate. The scope involves executing a multi-channel advertising campaign targeting prospective job applicants in the Hampton Roads, Central Virginia, and Outer Banks regions, including production and airing of a 30-second TV commercial at least three times daily for two weeks preceding each career fair date, deploying a minimum of three social media ads per week, and delivering performance metrics such as digital impressions and click-through rates, followed by a post-event summary. All submissions must be emailed by 10:00 AM EDT on May 11, 2026, to designated Navy contracting officials, with no hard copies or faxes accepted. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and self-certify that neither they nor their principals are suspended or debarred from federal contracting. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for pre-employment government screening are implied requirements for personnel involved. Performance will occur in Portsmouth, VA, and ad campaigns must be geo-targeted within specified regions, aligning with approved NNSY messaging and meeting performance benchmarks. The contract value remains unknown, no formal evaluation factors or award criteria have been established, and no contract clauses or packaging requirements are defined as this phase is strictly for market research and planning purposes.

General Info

Norfolk Naval Shipyard seeks vendors for job fair advertising market research, no contract awarded.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf

NAICS

541810 - Advertising Agencies

Place of Performance

Portsmouth, VA, 23709, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Statement of Work for NNSY Career Fair Advertising July 2026

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 1

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 11

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/11/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf

Contacts2 people available

OfficePORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf

Office AddressPORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, USA

Contacts

Daliah Sapp

Denise J Swain

Full Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought (SS) for information and planning purposes. The Service Contract Division, C410, Norfolk, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, VA, 23709-5000 intends to issue a competitive contract and will utilize procedures for advertising as outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals, and a contract will not be awarded from of this announcement. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The Government will not return any information submitted, nor will the Government compensate any company who responds to this Notice The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive, and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541810 and Product or Service Code (PSC) is R701.

Interested vendors are required to provide the following:

Company name, address, telephone number, CAGE code, DUNS number, point of contact (name, phone# and e-mail). If your company is a small business, please identify the socioeconomic status.
Explanation of the company's ability to perform 100% of the efforts required. This statement shall not reiterate or duplicate the language set forth in this notice or language from the attached DRAFT SOW. Your CAPABILITIES STATEMENT shall demonstrate your company’s ability to perform these critical tasks in their entirety.
Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude.

Interested sources should send requested information in a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) email attachment to contact@example.gov no later than 11 May 10AM EDT with a copy to Denise Swain, Contracting Officer, at contact@example.gov. NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE ACCEPTED. Requests for a solicitation package will not be honored, nor will technical point-of-contact information be provided.

By submitting information, the vendor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Furthermore, prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov.