Cultural Relations Specialist for CJTF-HOA & CLDJ
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6817125R4002
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Djibouti Djibouti
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 to provide non-personal services for the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). The contractor will deliver comprehensive cultural analysis, news monitoring, advisory services, and linguistic support across northeast Africa, with primary operations in Djibouti and potential periodic support in Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Key contract requirements include developing a Cultural Strategic Plan, providing religious advisory services, conducting newcomer briefings, and supporting community engagement strategies. The solicitation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology, with considerations for past performance and technical approach. Proposals are due by March 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM CET, with an anticipated base performance period from March 28, 2025, through March 27, 2026.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5M. The place of performance will be primarily in Djibouti, with potential travel to neighboring countries in the Horn of Africa. Contractors must meet minimum qualifications including 5 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), and full proficiency in French and Somali with working proficiency in English. The contract requires a 44-hour work week with potential for additional hours, and contractors must be available for emergency response within 3 hours. The initial contract period is 12 months, with a potential 6-month extension option through September 27, 2026, providing flexibility for continued mission support in the region.
Notice text
This requirement provides non-personal services to the leadership and staff of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), with analysis and insight into local culture, politics, communications, policies, and advice on strategies to engage the population and key leaders within the local community. CJTF-HOA and CLDJ operate within a
multicultural environment where effective engagement with the local communities and an understanding of regional cultural dynamics are essential for mission success.
CJTF-HOA and CLDJ Areas of Responsibility (AOR) encompass the northeast region of Africa, with routine interactions occurring amongst personnel within Djibouti and at times Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. While primary support is needed within Djibouti, periodic needs may arise for other regions within the CJTF-HOA & CLDJ AOR, for which Contractor support may be requested.
The scope of this requirement encompasses the full range of culture/community relations support. This includes services such as news analysis, reporting, briefing, advisory services, liaison support, linguistic, and language support. This requirement extends through both CJTF-HOA & CLDJ stakeholders. While each stakeholder may have unique requirements for support, the overall scope is limited to the scope defined within this PWS.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N6817125R4002 - SF30 (Amendment 0002).pdf | ||
| N6817125R4002 - Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| N6817125R4002 - Cultural Relations Specialist.pdf |
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