Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
Solicitation Package.pdf | May 28, 2026 | ||
Attachment 3 - Draft DD254.pdf | May 27, 2026 | ||
Attachment 2 - Past Performance Questionaire.pdf | May 27, 2026 | ||
Attachment 1 -Cultural Political Advisors PWS 5 May 26.pdf | May 27, 2026 | ||
Solicitation Package.pdf | May 27, 2026 |
Somalia Cultural Advisors
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), through the SOCAFRICA Contracting Office, has issued solicitation H9227626QE008 to procure cultural and political advisory services for the Joint Special Operations Task Force - Somalia (JSOTF-SOM) and its subordinate commands. The requirement involves three advisors who maintain active contact with members of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) along with regional and local civic and tribal leaders. These advisors will provide Somali-to-English and English-to-Somali linguist capabilities while assisting JSOTF-SOM leadership in communications regarding culture, politics, and operations. The goal of this effort is to ensure mission planning and execution are informed by an understanding of local customs, history, tribal dynamics, and the socio-cultural context of the region.
This solicitation is categorized under NAICS 541930 for Translation and Interpretation Services and PSC R499 for Support- Professional: Other. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. Performance will take place at various locations throughout Somalia. The procurement is being conducted as a Firm-Fixed Price requirement, though the government notes that funds are not currently available and no award will be made until they become available. Five attachments are associated with this notice, including the Solicitation Package, a Performance Work Statement, a Past Performance Questionnaire, and a Draft DD254.
Quotes are due by June 26, 2026, at 1000 UTC and must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, Ruben Colon. Submissions must include pricing for all line items and technical documentation not exceeding 20 pages. To be eligible for award, vendors must maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, provide a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and possess the appropriate facility security clearance as determined by the completion of the Draft DD254.
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Ruben Colon
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Joint Special Operations Task Force - Somalia (JSOTF-SOM) and subordinate commands require three (3) Cultural/Political Advisors who maintain contact with members of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), as well as civic and tribal leaders at regional, and local levels of government. This effort will allow JSOTF-SOM to successfully conduct its mission with an understanding of local customs, history, cultural routi...
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