Cultural Relations Specialist - CLDJ
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6817125R0006
- Agency
- Naval Supply Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Djibouti Djibouti
- Points of contact
-
- Richard Skinner richard.a.skinner8.civ@us.navy.mil (390) 815-6844
- Ravonya Rowell ravonya.l.rowell.mil@army.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a Cultural Relations Specialist contractor for Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ). The contractor will provide critical support by analyzing local culture, politics, and policies, and advising on community engagement strategies with key local leaders and government entities. Specifically, the specialist will work closely with CLDJ's Public Affairs, Legal, and Chaplain's offices, offering translation services and comprehensive media monitoring across local and international platforms. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical approach, language expertise, prior professional experience, past performance, and pricing. The solicitation (N6817125R0006) requires offerors to submit proposals by 11:00 AM on May 19, 2025, with a preference for candidates possessing proficiency in French and Somali, and approximately five years of experience in international business, government, or public relations.
The contract is an unrestricted competition with no specific set-aside designation, utilizing NAICS code 541990 for "All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services" with a $19,500,000 size standard. The contract structure includes a base year from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods potentially extending services through May 31, 2028. The place of performance is Djibouti, where the selected contractor will provide comprehensive cultural relations support directly at Camp Lemonnier. While specific incumbent contractor details are not provided, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive need for cultural insights and communication support across multiple military departments. The contract will require the specialist to monitor and analyze media impacts, provide daily press reviews, and facilitate effective communication between CLDJ leadership and local stakeholders.
Notice text
The Community Relations Specialist (CRS) contractor will provide the leadership and staff of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) with analysis and insight into local culture, politics, and policies, and advise on strategies to engage key leaders in the local community. The CRS will also provide guidance and assistance in the relationships CLDJ has with the local community, the Djiboutian government and armed forces based in Djibouti. The CRS will work closely with CLDJ’s Public Affairs Office, Legal Department and Chaplain’s Office to provide cultural relations support and translation services; this support will not be limited to these three departments, but shall be provided as needed for CLDJ leadership and staff. The CRS shall monitor and analyze local and international media for impact on host nation relations and providing daily reviews of local and international press, internet media outlets, and broadcast agencies.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 0001 25R0006.pdf | ||
| N6817125R0006.pdf |
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