Media Advertising Services for NNSY
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 the Navy, specifically the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), is soliciting proposals for Media Advertising Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a one-year place-based advertising campaign to support talent sourcing and recruitment for NNSY's Code 1102PE (People Experience) branch, with a primary focus on hiring 300 skilled trades workers, particularly Inside Machinists. Proposals are due by June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a "Media Place-Based, Out of Home Advertising Bundle" to be implemented in the Hampton Roads and Outer Banks markets. Key deliverables and specifications include:
- A one-year contract for Media Advertising, excluding traditional job fair advertising.
- Streaming of content loops (approximately 20-30, 10-second slots).
- Utilization of over 300 digital displays hosted in a mix of top-rated venues.
- Inventory capable of generating over 1 million weekly impressions with an average dwell time of 45-60 minutes.
- Ability to remotely publish, change, and rotate images via Wi-Fi.
- Capability to design video and real-time motion graphics.
- A specialized, localized footprint reaching nearly 400 retail, restaurant, and fitness locations.
- The campaign must directly engage with the local community to support the critical mandate of sourcing, selecting, and onboarding skilled trades workers.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 364 days from the contract award date.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541850 (Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services)
- Size Standard: $14 million
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth, VA 23709
- Proposal Due: June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 9, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Factors other than price are combined and considered less important than price. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions.
Additional Notes
Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). All proposals must adhere to the Statement of Work and include responses to all fill-in clauses within the solicitation/1449.