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MENA Freedom 250 NFL Flag Football Launch and Championship Program Implementation Opportunity

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia (U.S. Department of State) seeks a partner to implement the "MENA Freedom 250 NFL Flag Football Launch and Championship" program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia - OEMs and Key Partners: - National Football League (NFL) highlighted as a key partner and potential OEM for in-kind assets (official flag football kits, training clinics, digital curriculum) - Services Requested: - Implementation of a 12-month flag football development pipeline for MENA region athletes - Organization of national outreach events and youth programs - Management of a regional championship event in Riyadh - Recruitment and management of U.S. Sports Envoys (including former NFL players and elite coaches) - Coordination with Saudi sports organizations and federations - Integration of NFL-provided assets as available - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Adherence to American standards and co-branding requirements - Strategic partnerships to advance U.S. influence and economic interests - Recipient must be eligible as a not-for-profit, educational institution, public international organization, or governmental institution with relevant sports programming experience - No specific products or part numbers listed; recipient must be prepared to integrate NFL assets - Estimated contract value: $150,000 for a 12-month period - Period of performance: 12 months, with potential for continuation grants

Description

The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia, under the U.S. Department of State–NFL Sports Diplomacy Partnership, announces an open competition to implement the "MENA Freedom 250" NFL Flag Football Launch and Championship. This 12-month program aims to establish a development pipeline for MENA flag football athletes, support national outreach events and youth programs, and leverage American cultural exports to advance U.S. influence and economic interests. The program culminates in a March 2027 regional championship event in Riyadh. The selected recipient will work with Saudi sports organizations and manage U.S. Sports Envoys for the program.

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