R -- Notice of Intent to Negotiate and Award On a Sole Source Basis

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION, OR INVITATION TO BID NOTICE. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, one-time only, a twelve (12) month extension to Contract Number DTNH22-04-C-05030, with The Tombras Group, located at 630 Concord Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. The Tombras Group provides technical assistance and consultation to help plan and implement communications for NHTSA's safety belt and impaired driving campaigns. NHTSA is currently in the process of preparing for two major national media campaigns during 2007, and it is essential that there be no interruption in services during this critical period. The Tombras Group has the essential knowledge and experience necessary to ensure that NHTSA meets its mission within the required timeline. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to issue a competitive Request for Proposal during 2007 to re-procure the services provided under the current contract. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR A SOLICITATION OF OFFERS FROM INTERESTED PARTIES.