R -- Professional Transcription/Editing/Word Processing Services

Description: The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) on behalf of the Offices of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Historical Office to award a Sole Source contract to Ruth Sharma, Alexandria, VA, a woman owned small business. The proposed contract action is for non-personal services for which the Government intends to solicit with only one source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is for professional document preparation services in support of the work of the OSD Historical Office in the preparation of the written and oral history of the Office of the Secretary of Defense(OSD). Requirements include extensive knowledge of the history of the OSD, proficiency in the use of word processing equipment and transcription equipment to transcribe, edit and type, the ability to transcribe from written and oral media, and an understanding and knowledge of the protocol of interviewing and interfacing with high level Government officials. A Top Secret Security Clearance is required. No solicitation will be issued. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. Performance period is from date of award through January 31, 2008. Award is imminent. Interested firms may email capability statements to the attention of Karen Rooney at: karen [email protected]. Capability statements must be received within 10 days from publication of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is for informational purposes only. See Note 22 Point of Contact: Karen Rooney, Contracting Officer