TACP Recruiting Event

The Department of the Army New York Army National Guard has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source firm-fixed-price contract awarded to SOCOM Athlete for a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) recruiting event. This notice serves as public notification of the contract award rather than a solicitation for new proposals. The contract encompasses comprehensive event services including social media marketing, event coordination, and facility management for a specialized military recruiting initiative. SOCOM Athlete was selected as the sole source contractor based on their specific qualifications and experience in the special operations community. The notice was posted on July 30, 2025, with a due date of August 29, 2025, likely for any questions or responses from interested parties.

The primary objective of this contract is to execute a comprehensive TACP recruiting event designed to attract and evaluate prospective recruits for tactical air control positions. The scope includes three months of pre-event social media marketing leveraging SOCOM Athlete's substantial online presence of over one million followers, primarily targeting young men ages 16-34. The actual event will feature multiple components including physical fitness testing, recruiter presentations, question-and-answer sessions with special operations personnel, mentorship opportunities, and team-building exercises. Since this is a sole source award, there are no competitive bidding opportunities or specific eligibility criteria for other contractors to participate. SOCOM Athlete was specifically chosen due to their field experience in special operations, proven track record of successful recruiting events nationwide, and established connections within the U.S. Special Operations community.