This is a Notice of Proposed Contract Action Synopsis. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. This Proposed Contract Action is published to notify potential sources that the Human Dimensions Research Program with the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) seeks a contractor to provide graphic/visual workshop facilitation of a series of project team meetings to develop integrated research plan for the Co-Management of Fire Risk Transmission (CoMFRT) partnership. The contractor will (1) facilitate two multi-day in-person team meetings including delivering workshop visuals and written executive summaries of key insights and recommend actions for each meeting, and (2) produce one 3-minute animated video describing research results from the project. The contractor will (1) conduct graphic meeting facilitation and recording of workshop meetings to engage team members in translating research findings into actionable strategies to mitigate community exposure to cross-boundary fire. The content of this workshop will be used in part to then (2) summarize findings and discussions for the purpose of developing a strategic plan. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Date posted to SAM.gov: July 13, 2022. Date posting will close: July 22, 2022. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 512110. The Size Standard is $35.0. The desired period of performance for the services described herein is anticipated to be from August 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. The responses to this synopsis will be used to confirm that this is a sole source requirement. This notice is not a Request for Proposals (RFP); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to awarding the contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of proposed contract action. Contractors who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall submit technical capabilities in writing to Sandra Dueck electronically to:
[email protected]. Responses must be received no later than July 22,2022 11:00 am PT. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Firms responding must indicate the following information: Indicate the business size: small business or disadvantaged business, veteran owned small business or HUB Zone certified, indicate the appropriate NAICS code, and UEI. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research.