Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to the Minnesota Medical Association
ID: W912LM-26-R-A005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS (R426)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1d14f7af0bc14d86a6c4de776e5fb8a7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Property & Fiscal Office for Minnesota (USPFO-MN), intends to award a sole source contract to the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) for the provision of print and electronic media advertising aimed at recruiting medical officers. The contract will leverage MMA's established media platforms to effectively reach medical students and licensed professionals in Minnesota, with a primary focus on enhancing recruitment efforts for practicing nurses, doctors, physician assistants, and behavioral health specialists. This contract is proposed as a firm-fixed-price agreement for a base year of 12 months, with the potential for four additional option years. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirements are encouraged to submit a statement of capabilities to Dan Bart at daniel.g.bart.civ@army.mil by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dan Bart
    (320) 616-6012
    daniel.g.bart.civ@army.mil
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