ContractSolicitation

News Clip Services

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION• 693JK426R500002
Response Deadline
Jun 11, 2026
22 days left
Days Remaining
22
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide News Clips Services under solicitation 693JK426R500002. The work includes media monitoring, daily news briefings, social media analysis, access to media databases, and related analytics support in support of DOT communications. The requirement is a full-and-open, firm fixed-price procurement performed in Washington, District of Columbia, with award planned on a best-value basis that weighs technical standing more heavily than price; the period of performance is one base year plus four one-year option periods, and the requirement references U.S. citizen analysts and real-time monitoring tools. Questions are due by May 22, 2026 at noon EST, and proposals are due by June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST by email to Melinda.Riddick@dot.gov with a cc to Robin.Golden@dot.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
519290
Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
PSC Code
R612
SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
RFP 693JK426R500002.pdf
PDF•461 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 693JK426R500002 for "News Clips Services." The DOT's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) seeks a contractor to provide media monitoring, news briefings, social media analysis, and access to media databases. This five-year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract will consist of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The selection process prioritizes technical standing over price, but price remains a crucial factor. Key requirements include daily news briefings by U.S. citizen analysts, real-time monitoring of various media, social media management tools, and an analytics tool for tracking campaign success. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026, at 10 AM EST.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 11, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 26, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Sub-Tier
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Office
693JK4 OST

Point of Contact

Name
Melinda Riddick, Contracting Officer

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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