Notice of Intent to Sole Source Procurement - Point and Translate Booklets
ID: W912HQ24S0045Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUSACE

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Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

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BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

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https://sam.gov/opp/476f814fad874368a40984b85fe37bb2/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order to GAIA Communications LLC for the procurement of Point and Translate booklets. This requirement supports the Individual Terrorism Awareness Course (INTAC) Program, which prepares military personnel, DoD civilians, contractors, and dependents for overseas travel in alignment with U.S. foreign policy. The Point and Translate guides are essential handouts that provide durable, visual, and easy-to-use information for course attendees, facilitating their understanding during deployments and temporary duty travels. Interested firms that believe they can meet this requirement must submit written notification to the Contracting Officer within fifteen days of this announcement, with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability. For further inquiries, contact Gregory Booker at Gregory.B.Booker@usace.army.mil or Giorgiana Chen at Giorgiana.Chen@usace.army.mil.

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