Provost search committee

The Naval Supply System Center (NAVSUP FLCSD) is soliciting executive search support services on behalf of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to conduct a comprehensive search for a Provost position. The contractor will be required to augment traditional governmental recruitment activities by conducting an extensive, multi-faceted academic search and recruitment campaign to identify candidates with both academic executive and technical credentials. The objective is to develop a diverse pool of qualified candidates whose academic and professional experiences align with NPS's strategic vision and goals as the preeminent postgraduate research and education institution for the Department of the Navy. The contractor must employ various recruitment sources and provide hiring recommendations to ensure the selected candidate can maintain NPS's leadership position within the defense education community. The solicitation response deadline is June 20, 2025, with the opportunity posted on June 10, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 561312 for Executive Search Services. The contract includes a base period from July 1, 2025, to January 30, 2026, with an optional extension from January 31, 2026, to July 30, 2026. The pricing spreadsheet indicates a current salary cap of $204,000 for the AD11 level Provost position, though the total contract cost shows $0, suggesting that additional compensation packages including recruitment, retention, and relocation incentives may be negotiated. The services will be performed in Monterey, California, where the Naval Postgraduate School is located. The solicitation includes Amendment N0024425QS0020001 and requires contractors to provide comprehensive search capabilities that extend beyond traditional government recruitment methods to ensure the identification of top-tier academic leadership candidates.