--Notice of Intent to Make a Sole Source Award (Follow-on) for Instructor Certification Packets (Strong Bonds-Marketing Communications Program)

The Contracting Center of Excellence (CCE), on behalf of Office of the Chief of Chaplains, intends to award a sole source award to Thomas Wright Partners, Inc., PO Box 7264, Richmond, VA 23221 as a follow-on effort to its Strong Bonds  Marketing Co mmunications Program. As Thomas Wright Partners, Inc. developed the organizations current Marketing and Communication Plan, the Government will save both time and money by continuing to work with them. Additionally, Thomas Wright Partners, Inc. has the comprehensive knowledge necessary to successfully oversee the programs expansion. In this phase of the programs expansion, Thomas Wright Partners, Inc. will: (i) Develop the BSRF Couples Program Manual; (ii) Develop the Single Soldiers Program Manual; ( iii) Develop the Family Life Skills Program Manual; (iv) Research Focus Groups/Interviews & Analysis; (v) Expand the Strong Bonds Umbrella Brand; (vi) Develop and Reproduce Strong Bonds Press Kits; (vii) Develop the Initial Army-Wide Publicity Campaign; an d (viii) Develop the Graphics/Message Concepts. The period of performance for this effort will be approximately 15 months from contract award. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement within ten (10) days of this announcements posting date of 04 January 2006. This notice is not a request for quotes. There is no solicitation document and no RFP will be available for competitive proposals. The point of contact for this action is Ms. Gisella Zyto, Contract Specialist (703) 693-5000; Fax (703) 695-9756; and E-mail: [email protected]. This announcement is in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(2). Darlene Ferrare, Contracting Officer