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This Solicitation opportunity from Maryland was posted on February 4, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Economic Development Targeted Industries Federal Lobbying Services

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26-029State & Local

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Charles County is pursuing economic development through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) focused on securing federal lobbying services targeted at key industries that align with the County's strategic priorities. This initiative centers on promoting the Western Technology Corridor, an area positioned to support technology-driven sectors including defense innovation, research and development, and public-private partnerships, leveraging the presence of significant federal assets such as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). The effort seeks to foster collaboration among local, state, and federal entities—including NSWC IHD, the Naval Sea Systems Command Fleet Readiness Center, and the Military Alliance Council—to enhance regional economic resilience, workforce development, and technology transfer. The solicitation, issued by the Maryland Economic Development office under Charles County government, invites qualified firms to demonstrate their capabilities in federal lobbying that supports these targeted industries. The RFQ, identified by solicitation number 26-029 and posted in early February 2026, outlines a competitive deadline set for mid-March 2026. Key contacts for the solicitation include the county’s Deputy Director and Chief of Purchasing. This contracting effort emphasizes a strategic approach to advancing defense-related innovation and economic growth by leveraging federal relationships and expertise, ensuring alignment with broader public policy goals while facilitating sustainable development of the County’s technology and defense sectors.

General Info

Charles County seeks federal lobbying firms to promote defense innovation and economic development by March 2026.

Agency

Maryland → ED - Economic DevelopmentView Agency

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations AgenciesView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD, USA

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NONE

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RFQ Economic Development Targeted Industries Federal Lobbying Services

PDF34 pagesrfq

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PhaseClosed
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AgencyMaryland → ED - Economic Development
Contacts2 people available
OfficeLa Plata, MD, 20646, USA
Organization / Agency
Maryland → ED - Economic Development
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Office AddressLa Plata, MD, 20646, USA
Contacts
Michelle FryeDeputy Director
Shanna ReeseChief of Purchasing

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Beta Systems International
Silver Spring, MD
One Aligned
Saint Leonard, MD

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Charles County is home to one of the region's most strategically significant federal assets—NSWC IHD, a critical component of the U.S. Navy's Energetics Enterprise. The County's Western Technology Corridor is being positioned as a premier location for technology-based industries, defense innovation, research and development, and public-private partnerships (P3s). This initiative aligns with local, state, and federal priorities to strengthen regional economic resilience, workforce development, and technology transfer opportunities. Collaboration with NSF IH, NSWC IHD, and the Military Alliance Council will be essential in advancing these shared objectives.