Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to United Heroes League
ID: W912LM-26-R-A004Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

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Advertising Agencies (541810)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS (R426)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4a3459c4e9174a17928abaa68f90e636/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Property & Fiscal Office for Minnesota, intends to award a sole source contract to United Heroes League (UHL) for the provision of a non-Commercial Heroes League course in Little Falls, Minnesota. This contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement for one base year, with the possibility of three additional one-year option periods, contingent upon the exercise of those options. UHL is uniquely positioned as the only authorized provider of these services in Minnesota, which underscores the importance of this procurement for supporting military families through specialized programs. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill these requirements are encouraged to submit a statement of capabilities to Ariel Gould at ariel.d.gould.civ@army.mil, as this notice serves to gauge interest in competitive procurement, although no solicitation is currently issued.

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    ariel.d.gould.civ@army.mil
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