Athletic Apparel Sponsorship Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Solicitation opened: August 14th, 2026
Inquiries due by: August 19th, 2026
Proposals due by: August 24th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
DESCRIPTION
The agency is seeking a vendor to provide athletic apparel sponsorship services across its athletics programs. The scope includes supplying competition uniforms, training apparel, footwear, and related athletic products, as well as meeting the apparel needs of student-athletes and coaches through innovative, high-performance, quality products.
The selected vendor is expected to provide reliable ordering, inventory management, distribution, and customer service capabilities. The partnership will also support recruiting, marketing, fan engagement, and promotional initiatives through apparel-related activations and resources. The vendor will collaborate with athletics staff to address evolving program needs and enhance the student-athlete experience.
The agency seeks to generate value through sponsorship, licensing, retail, and other mutually beneficial partnership opportunities. The contract period will be ten years. Questions must be submitted by August 19, 2026, and proposals are due by August 24, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The work is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Athletic apparel and footwear company with collegiate athletics experience
- Demonstrated capabilities in uniform design, product sourcing, and performance apparel
- Reliable ordering, inventory management, distribution, and customer support infrastructure
- Experience with sponsorships, licensing, retail programs, and promotional activations
- Ability to support long-term partnerships with athletics departments and their stakeholders
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