Request For Quote_N6817127QJ001.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cultural Relations Specialist services issued by the Naval Supply and Logistics Command, Sigonella Naples Office, on behalf of the Contingency Contracting Office – Horn of Africa (CCO-HOA) in support of the Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA).

The solicitation seeks a Cultural Relations Specialist to provide cultural relations services ensuring CJTF-HOA has accurate insight and guidance pertaining to local customs, politics, policies, translations, and engagement strategies. The base contract period runs for 10 months from October 10, 2026 through August 9, 2027, with three option periods: 12 months (August 10, 2027 – August 9, 2028), 6 months (August 10, 2028 – February 9, 2029), and associated Duty Base Army (DBA) insurance as one-time job payments. The pricing arrangement is firm fixed price. The solicitation is unrestricted and has a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 541820 with a small business size standard of $7.5 million. Quotes must be submitted by September 29, 2026 at 1500 hours Eastern Africa Time/0800 Eastern Standard Time via email to the Contract Specialist (Charles Betty) and Contracting Officer (LCDR Latasha Sterling). The evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical Approach (most important), Past Performance, and Price (least important), with technical and past performance combined being significantly more important than price. All non-US offerors must register with the Joint Counterintelligence Coordinating Center (JCCS) and be subject to foreign vendor vetting requirements. Offerors must demonstrate language proficiency in French and Somali at full proficiency and English working proficiency, with preferred knowledge of local Djiboutian languages such as Afar and Arabic. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and approximately five years of work experience in international business, government, public relations, public policy, non-governmental organizations, or related professional fields.