Blacks in Government (BIG)

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 Black in Government (BIG), 3005 Georgia AVE NW, Washington DC 20001-3807. 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 BIG, to contribute to increasing diversity in the Department of Defense (DoD) workplace through outreach and programs. BIG will provide the following deliverable(s): o Unlimited DoD Sessions at the BIG national conferences including prime venues and opportunities to recognize and honor DoD military and civilian personnel for their distinguished service o Access to BIG and all partner organizations at conferences and related events hosted by BIG local and regional chapters o Key speaking and host roles at BIG events, when available, and as appropriate o VIP attendance at all BIG events o Access to middle, high school and college students and influencers participating in BIG events o Full access to BIG meetings, conferences and other related events o Recognition as a key supporting partner of BIG o Exhibit booth space o Logo branding on website, program and distributed material o Opportunity to distribute educational materials and promotional items during the BIG events o Speaking and other key support roles from BIG key members at DoD EEO and diversity-related events o Prime seating for DoD VIPs at BIG events, particularly those hosted by DoD The estimated price for this award is $15,000 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 AM EST, August 6, 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