Cultural Relations Specialist Services

The U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking cultural relations specialist services for Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa, including cultural analysis, community liaison support, reporting, briefings, and French and Somali translation in Djibouti and other regional locations.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE (NAVAL REGIONAL CONTRACTING CEN DET)


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N68171-27-Q-J001
Sep 29, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 02:50 PM
10 months base + options: 1 year, 6 months
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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latasha.j.sterling.mil@us.navy.mil
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Description

The U.S. Department of the Navy is soliciting non-personal cultural relations specialist services supporting Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. The scope includes analysis of local culture, politics, communications, policies, and community sentiment; advisory services; news monitoring and reporting; event and newcomer briefings; liaison support with government and community stakeholders; and development of community contacts and engagement strategies. The contractor must provide written, verbal, and real-time interpretation and translation support. Full proficiency in French and Somali and working proficiency in English are required, with working proficiency in local Djiboutian languages such as Afar and Arabic. Required deliverables include status reports, meeting-impact reports, religious advisory reports, event and newcomer briefings, news and recommendations reports, a community awareness newsletter, a community contacts list, written translations, and interpretation summaries. Primary performance is in Djibouti, with possible support in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and other countries in the task force area of operations. The period of performance consists of a 10-month base period, a 12-month option period, and a potential 6-month extension period.

Classification Codes
NAICS541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
PSCR708Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services)
Smart Codes
cultural relations consultinglanguage translation servicescommunity liaison services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026 02:50 PM-Published Date
Sep 29, 2026 12:00 PM-Offers Due
Oct 14, 2026-Inactive Date
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • Defense Base Act workers' compensation
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