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This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the Government to award a Sole Source contract for the services of The Associated Press at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, and Office of Broadcast Services. The estimated period of performance is one year with, 4 one year option periods. This contract will be under NAICS code 519110 to The Associated Press, 1100 13th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., DUNS #006980395 This is a sole source requirement in accordance with authority citation, 41 USC 253(c) (1), and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1 - Only one responsible source no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. For this requirement, The Associated Press is considered the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. This service will be provided in Washington DC. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Department. Point of contact is Contract Specialist, Raschell Jones, (703) 875-5319, jonesrd@state.gov.