Associated Press Weekly News Service

The Regional Contracting Office in Grafenwoehr, Germany, is seeking to procure weekly news footage from Associated Press, intended for the Joint Multinational Simulation Center in Grafenwoehr. The contract is planned as a sole-source award to Associated Press LTD, London, with a performance period from November 15, 2012, through November 14, 2013. The required media formats include solid-state options such as tape and DVD. Although this announcement signals the government's intent to award the contract without competition, parties interested in demonstrating capability may respond, though the government retains full discretion over whether to consider such input. This procurement is managed under the Department of Defense's office, referencing solicitation number W912PB-13-T-0106, with a NAICS code 515120, which pertains to news syndicates. The government clearly states it will not cover any costs associated with responses from interested parties and may reject submissions wholly or partially without obligation to provide feedback. The primary contact for this procurement is SSG Ricardo A. Bailey, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries related to the requirement.