Solicitation Packages 17 Jun 2026.pdf

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for Cultural/Political Advisors supporting Joint Special Operations Task Force - Somalia (JSOTF-SOM). The United States Special Operations Command is seeking three (3) Cultural/Political Advisors to maintain contact with members of the Federal Government of Somalia, civic leaders, and tribal leaders at regional and local government levels. The advisors must possess Somali to English/English to Somali linguist capabilities and provide guidance to JSOTF-SOM leadership on cultural, political, and operational communication matters, enabling the task force to conduct operations with comprehensive understanding of local customs, history, cultural routines, tribal dynamics, and socio-cultural context.

The solicitation is issued as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) requirement with pricing structured by Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Quotes must be submitted via email no later than 1000 UTC on Friday 26 June 2026. Vendors must provide complete pricing for all line items to avoid nonresponsiveness and removal from consideration. Eligible contractors must maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) account. A critical notice states that funds are not currently available for this effort and no award will be made until funding is secured; the Government reserves the right to cancel the RFQ at any time with no obligation to reimburse vendor costs.