Description
The USPFO for Maine, Augusta, ME is issuing this synopsis of intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract on behalf of Recruiting and Retention Activities Directorate to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Award will be made pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), and will entail an aggressive marketing/signage package for Army recruitment with the Waterfront Concerts to begin no later than June 14, 2019 and continue to September 7, 2019. This package will include high-visibility signage and LED video displays at concerts located at Darlings Waterfront Pavilion (Bangor, Maine) and Maine Savings Pavilion (Westbrook, Maine). This contract effort is designed to take advantage of public and industry partners that attend these concerts, focused on outreach to both the prime demographic and secondary target audience (parents, coaches, and teachers). The Greater Portland area is home to more than one-third of Maine's population and combined with the Greater Bangor area, reflects over 650,000 people. This marketing contract will be a significant component of Army recruitment rebranding efforts. No other venue in Maine and arguably greater New England is known to offer this sort of exposure for the Maine Army National Guard Recruitment activities. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency via contact information provided, and before the close date/time. This notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for quotation. No solicitation document is available and telephone, fax, or e-mail requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is within the discretion of the Government. Please be aware that all information submitted in response to this request, whether written, oral, electronic, graphic, or any other medium, is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this synopsis and submittals will not be returned to the sender. Issuance of this notice does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The USPFO for Maine will not release to any firm, agency, or individual outside the Government, any information properly marked with a proprietary legend without the written permission from the respondent. -END-