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Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source (Commercial)
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Jill Craft
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This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The United States Department of Agriculture- Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center (BC) intends to award a so...
View moreInterested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within seven (7) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Jill A. Craft, Email: [email protected]
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center (BC) issued solicitation 12FPC223Q0030 as a notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order to DiversityComm Inc. This procurement supports recruitment and retention goals by advertising Risk Management Agency (RMA) equity and education initiatives across several publications. These outlets include the Black EOE (Employment & Entrepreneur) Journal, Hispanic network, Professional Woman’s Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine, STEAM, and DiverseAbility.
The requirement is classified under NAICS 513120 Periodical Publishers and PSC R710 SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL. The USDA intends to fulfill these operational needs using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5 for purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The agency has determined that DiversityComm Inc. is the only responsible source capable of satisfying these specific advertising requirements.
Interested parties have until the response deadline of May 2, 2023, to submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Submissions will be used solely to determine whether to transition to a competitive procurement, a decision that remains at the government's discretion. Jill A. Craft serves as the point of contact for this notice.
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