Strategic Communication Visual Arts and Signage Services
ID: W911QY25QAP06Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS (T001)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cb707f398d894e479b95bcc503a2ede9/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to award a sole-source contract for Strategic Communication Visual Arts and Signage Services to ICL Imaging Corp. This procurement aims to provide way-finding signage and Army branding for the newly constructed SFC Monti Research Facility and renovated buildings at the Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC), emphasizing the need for continuity in design and aesthetics. The selected vendor's familiarity with existing installations and previous successful projects is critical to maintaining effective branding and operational efficiency in visual communications. Interested parties can reach out to Alex Ponusky at alexander.m.ponusky.civ@army.mil or Timothy Konetzny at timothy.m.konetzny.civ@army.mil for further details regarding this fixed-price purchase order utilizing Operations & Maintenance funds for FY 2025.

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    Alex Ponusky
    alexander.m.ponusky.civ@army.mil
    Timothy Konetzny
    timothy.m.konetzny.civ@army.mil
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    Limiting-Competition-under-SAT - Strategic Communication Visual Arts and Signage Redacted.pdf
    The Natick Contracting Division seeks to award a sole-source procurement to ICL Imaging Corp. for way-finding signage and Army branding at the newly constructed SFC Monti Research Facility and renovated buildings at the NSSC. This fixed-price purchase order utilizes Operations & Maintenance funds for FY 2025. The necessity for continuity in design and aesthetics is crucial due to ICL Imaging's familiarity with existing installations and their previous successful completion of similar projects. The rationale for limiting competition is based on the need for consistency in artistic execution, where variations could hinder effective branding. Market research identified 3,471 registered contractors in the signage and specialty design sector, yet the specific requirements necessitate this particular vendor. Contract actions will adhere to public display protocols, with justifications posted alongside the solicitation. This procurement highlights the government's focus on operational efficiency and quality in visual communications.
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