Navy Recruiting Command awarded a purchase order to SkillsUSA, Inc. for event participation at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on March 23, 2026, with a ceiling value of $149,600.
The acquisition was conducted as a sole-source simplified acquisition under FAR Part 13 for commercial services. Place of performance is Millington, Tennessee. The order covers booth space across multiple sizes (10x20 to 40x60 feet), career cluster sponsorships in health sciences and STEM, setup and branding materials, priority booth location selection, upgraded registration quantities, partner lounge access, and logo inclusion in SkillsUSA publications and website. Performance runs through June 5, 2026. The procurement originated from solicitation N0018926QD022, posted March 3, 2026, with a March 5 due date. Navy market research determined SkillsUSA as the sole source with verified talent pipelines of career-ready students trained in trade, technical, and skilled occupations critical to Navy operational readiness.