R699 - PROVOST SEARCH SERVICES
ID: N0024425QS002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

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Executive Search Services (561312)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d0ba855ac9c24e7c959326a354945db1/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Provost Search Services for the Naval Post Graduate School located in Monterey, California. This procurement is categorized as a Sources Sought notice, aimed at identifying small business capabilities to fulfill the requirements for executive search services, which are critical for leadership recruitment within the institution. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached sources sought notice for detailed information and must direct inquiries to Queen Idele at queen.e.idele.civ@us.navy.mil. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, and further details regarding the timeline and submission requirements will be outlined in the notice.

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    Queen Idele queen.e.idele.civ@us.navy.mil
    queen.e.idele.civ@us.navy.mil
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