The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC-AD), intends to award a sole source contract to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) for the support of Educational and Recruitment Strategies in collaboration with the University of Maryland and other academic institutions. This contract, which will be executed under FAR 13.501 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, aims to enhance research and educational program development for the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. The decision to pursue a sole source award is based on market research conducted by the government, which retains discretion over competitive requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the designated Contracting Officer, Aimee Raley, at aimee.k.raley.civ@us.navy.mil, within seven calendar days of this notice for consideration.