INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: DEF CON 28 SUPPORT

The Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, intends to award a sole source purchase order. This is a synopsis published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is to provide the Defense Digital Services (DDS) with event support in creating a 3D virtual environment to host workshops, produce explainer videos, and procure event support materials. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) resulting in a firm fixed price purchase order. This proposed contract action will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 511210 Software Publishers; size standard $41.5M. The proposed source is Strategic Engineering Solutions LLC., 313 Lethbridge Ct., Ashton, MD 20861. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action regardless of responses that may be received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received on or before 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 20 July 2020. In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DEF CON, a security researcher conference will not be held in person. Prior to the announcement of the conference going virtual, conference participation planning did not include the need for a virtual presence. After conducting tactical market research Strategic Engineering Solutions LLC was identified as being able to meet both the need and timeline imposed by the transition from an in person conference presence to a virtual presence. This proposed action will satisfy the requirement to participate virtually. The event dates will be from August 6, 2020 to August 9, 2020. Any information should be e-mailed to [email protected]. Only inquiries/information received by this date will be considered. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “DDS DEF CON 28 Support” and also, be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters. If sending attachments with e-mail ensure only .PDF, .doc, or .xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.