99 -- Periodical Advertising

The contract intends to award a sole source purchase order to the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) for periodical advertising services. This award will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and other than full and open competition, authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302. There will be no formal solicitation issued, and the Government retains discretion not to compete the requirement fully based on responses received to this notice. Interested parties must submit a full capability statement within five days after the notice publication date to be considered, and the Government will not cover any costs associated with preparing these responses. The contract is related to the NAICS code 511120, which covers periodical and advertising services, although specific details about the agency, organization, or performance location are not provided. Denise L Haizlip-Harrod is the designated Contract Specialist to contact regarding this notice, reachable via email or phone. The modification from the standard 45-day response window to just five days signals a streamlined and expedited process specific to this procurement.