Somalia Cultural Advisors

SolicitationH9227626QE008Notice typeSolicitationVarious

Attachments

5 files

Name	Type	Posted	Actions
Solicitation Package.pdf	PDF	May 28, 2026	Download
Attachment 3 - Draft DD254.pdf	PDF	May 27, 2026	Download
Attachment 2 - Past Performance Questionaire.pdf	PDF	May 27, 2026	Download
Attachment 1 -Cultural Political Advisors PWS 5 May 26.pdf	PDF	May 27, 2026	Download
Solicitation Package.pdf	PDF	May 27, 2026	Download

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Somalia Cultural Advisors

SolicitationH9227626QE008May 28, 2026 · v6

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Opportunity Summary

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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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Jun 26, 202622 days remaining
NAICS: 541930 (opens in new tab)
PSC: R499 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: NONE
Published: May 27, 2026
Updated: May 28, 2026
Agency: US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) (opens in new tab)
Office: SOCAFRICA CONTRACTING OFFICE
Department: —
Source: View on SAM.gov (opens in new tab)

Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Ruben Colon

Place of performance

Various

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Original Description

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 routines, tribal dynamics, local government, and the socio-cultural context in which operations are being planned and conducted. This requirement includes the ability to provide Somali to English / English to Somali linguist capabilities, and to advise and assist JSOTF-SOM Leadership in communication concerning culture, politics, and operations between to and from members of the Government of Somalia.

1. Notice to Vendor(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this
RFQ until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the
closing date. In the event the Government cancels this RFQ, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a
vendor for any cost.
2. Quotes in response to this solicitation must be submitted no later than 1000 UTC on Friday 26 June 2026. Quotes must be submitted via email to the Points of Contact listed above. 3. All price quotations must be submitted on with the CLIN structure requested from this solicitation. This is a Firm- Fixed Price (FFP) requirement. A FFP contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract. Each line item described in the CLINs of this solicitation shall be priced in this fashion. Failure to provide pricing on any one line item may result in the vendor being deemed nonresponsive and subsequently being removed from consideration for award. To be eligible for contract award, the vendor shall have an active System for Award Management (SAM) account and have the appropriate facility security clearance. Failure to have an active SAM registration may result in the vendor being deemed ineligible for contract award. Vendor shall provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number at time of submission. Lastly, completing Attachment 3 - Draft DD254 is required to determine if vendor possess facility clearance. 4. Technical documentation submitted by the vendor shall be provided via email in a separate document and shall not exceed 20 pages. This page limit encompasses cover pages, contents, mission statements, and all other superfluous data not specifically requested by the Government. Failure to adhere to these standards may result in the vendor being deemed non-responsive and subsequently being removed from consideration for award. 5. Late quotes shall be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(c) - Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdraws of offers.