Media, Strategic Planning, and Communication Support Services
ID: USCG25-CG-092-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (541820)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af8c99b42e7b44b2af9289d2e761a24f/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Media, Strategic Planning, and Communication Support Services as part of a Sources Sought notice. The primary objective is to enhance communication between the USCG and various stakeholders, including the public and Congress, while managing media inquiries and overseeing the Coast Guard’s Heritage Asset Collection. This initiative is crucial for improving the USCG's outreach and public engagement efforts in a rapidly evolving communications landscape. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit their capabilities by April 22, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Keisha Pullen at keisha.m.pullen@uscg.mil or Lynda Horton at lynda.m.horton@uscg.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Keisha Pullen
    keisha.m.pullen@uscg.mil
    Lynda Horton
    lynda.m.horton@uscg.mil
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    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE CG092 Support Services.pdf
    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Media, Strategic Planning, and Communication Support Services, identified by Notice Number USCG25-CG-092-001. This notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ), but rather a preliminary step for planning purposes to gather information on contractors who can provide specific public affairs support. Core functions include facilitating communication between the USCG, the public, and Congress, managing media inquiries, and overseeing the Coast Guard’s Heritage Asset Collection. Key services sought include digital communication strategy development, multimedia production, graphic design, and collections management. Interested businesses, especially small businesses, are encouraged to submit their capabilities by April 22, 2025. The USCG aims to enhance its communication effectiveness and outreach initiatives through potential future competitive procurements based on the data gathered from this notice. Respondents must provide details about their organization, experience, and relevant certifications. This initiative underscores the USCG's commitment to strengthening public engagement and improving its communication efforts.
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