Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)

Washington Headquarters Service intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements to contract to United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), 431 S. Dearborn St, Suite 1203, Chicago, IL 60605. The Department of Defense (DoD) is energetically pursuing diversity through a magnitude of avenues to address barriers and issues impacting the full participation. The Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity, (ODMEO) requests the support of Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES) to contribute to increasing diversity in the Department of Defense (DoD) workplace through outreach and programs. MAES will provide access to 10 Career/College Recruitment Fair events throughout the United States. The program will consist of 300-500 high school and college students over a one-year period. MAES will provide the following deliverable(s): • Recognition as a Co-Sponsor of Events. • Access to High School/College students. • Access to influencers in education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). • Attendance at Selected VIP Functions to build influencer base. • Exhibit/booth space. • Passes to the Sponsored Function to promote contact and communication. • Advertisements in Convention/Conference Programs. • Logo prominently displayed at Sponsored Function. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely with in the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by responding to this requirement, no later than 11:00 pm EST, February 15, 2012. All information submitted should support the offerors capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offerors bona fide capability to provide these items. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses may be submitted via email if the total file size is less than 5MB. Otherwise, responses must be submitted via hard copy to: Washington Headquarters Service Enterprise Analysis & Studies Division 2521 South Clark Street Suite 3000, Arlington, VA 22202. Questions concerning this requirement should be e-mailed to [email protected] Point of Contact(s): Eric U Darby, Contract Specialist, Phone 703-545-3045, e-mai: [email protected] Contracting Office Address: Washington Headquarters Service Attn: Enterprise Analysis & Studies Division 2521 South Clark Street Suite 3000 Arlington, VA 22202. Allow Vendors To Add/Remove From Interested Vendors: Yes