Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Minnesota Broadcasters Association
ID: W912LM-26-R-A002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NG USPFO ACTIVITY MN ARNGLITTLE FALLS, MN, 56345-4173, USA

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING (R701)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7321bf491f7b45119523bc1ef29cbb56/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Property & Fiscal Office for Minnesota, intends to award a sole source contract to the Minnesota Broadcasters Association (MBA) for the provision of a Non-Commercial Sustaining Announcement (NCSA) program. This contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement for one base year with the potential for four additional one-year option periods, contingent upon the exercise of those options. The NCSA program is crucial for ensuring effective communication and outreach within Minnesota, and market research indicates that the MBA is the only entity capable of fulfilling this requirement. Interested parties who believe they can meet the specifications are encouraged to submit a statement of capabilities to Jonathan D. Larsen at jonathan.d.larsen2.mil@army.mil, as this notice serves to gauge interest for potential competitive procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jonathan D Larsen
    jonathan.d.larsen2.mil@army.mil
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