Marketing Partnership Rhode Island Football Club Synopsis
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Defense, specifically the Rhode Island Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Office, has awarded a direct contract to the Rhode Island Football Club for a marketing partnership. This sole-source award, valued at $50,000.04, aims to market the RIANG to the general public. The award date was May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The partnership involves marketing the Rhode Island Air National Guard to the general public through the Rhode Island Football Club. This includes unique brand association, goodwill, and direct-access opportunities such as digital signage, announcements, and Meet & Greet tables at professional sporting events.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Value: $50,000.04
- Award Date: May 29, 2026
- Period of Performance: Base period plus four option years.
- Funding: O&M, Air
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Award)
Justification for Sole Source
The award was justified under FAR 6.302-1 (10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1)), citing that the Rhode Island Football Club is the sole professional soccer organization in the state. Market research indicated that advertising at professional sporting venues is effective for reaching the target demographic, and RI FC offers unique, unreplicated opportunities. Previous similar requirements for National Guard recruiting efforts with sports teams also resulted in sole-source awards.
Contracting Office & Contact
- Contracting Office: 143 Mission Support Contracting, 1 Cripe St. North Kingstown, RI 02852
- Contact: Jeffrey Corey, jeffrey.m.corey4.mil@army.mil