R--Peace Corps Campus Recruitment
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 Interior (DOI), on behalf of the Peace Corps, intends to procure Strategic Recruitment Services from eligible U.S. higher education institutions. This presolicitation notice outlines a program to expand Peace Corps recruitment by establishing formal contract relationships with universities across eight defined sub-regions. The solicitation, anticipated around April 9, 2026, will seek multiple Firm-Fixed-Price contracts, each valued under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
Purpose & Overview
The Strategic Recruitment Program aims to enhance the Peace Corps' recruitment capabilities by partnering with universities. The goal is to establish at least one "Strat institution" in each of the eight sub-regions, creating recruitment hubs that align with Peace Corps needs and institutional capacity. This initiative seeks to formalize and expand the reach of Peace Corps recruitment efforts nationwide.
Scope of Work
Selected institutions will be required to:
- Provide dedicated campus recruiting space.
- Hire and supervise a Peace Corps Campus Recruiter.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy plan.
- Achieve specific recruitment targets.
- Submit monthly, mid-year, and final performance reports as detailed in the Performance Work Statement.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Firm-Fixed-Price contracts per region.
- Acquisition Procedures: FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Estimated Value: Individual awards are expected to be under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
- Anticipated Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with the possibility of four (4) option periods, not to exceed five (5) years total.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: None. This is an unrestricted opportunity.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open to U.S. higher education institutions that meet at least one of the following:
- Have at least 10,000 undergraduate students.
- Have been previously awarded a Strat contract with the Peace Corps.
- Regions: The program targets eight (8) Strat Sub-Regions: East North Central, Mid-Atlantic, Mountain, New England, Pacific, South-East-Central/Atlantic, South-West-Central, and West North Central.
Submission & Evaluation
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 9, 2026.
- Estimated Closing Date: May 11, 2026 (solicitation will be open for at least 30 days).
- Submission Platform: Solicitations will be posted on SAM.gov.
- SAM Registration: Quoters must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about July 2026.
Additional Notes
A program presentation via Zoom webinar is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties must register in advance. This presolicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in response to this notice.