Marine Corps Association Advertising

The contract involves a sole source procurement under simplified acquisition procedures to secure advertising space in Marine Corps Association publications. The Government plans to award the contract directly to the Marine Corps Association, located in Quantico, Virginia, citing that only this source can meet the agency’s requirements under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This acquisition is for a base period of one year with the possibility of extending for two additional option years. The purpose of the notice is to inform potential interested parties and gather any information that may influence whether the Government will pursue a competitive procurement, although the final decision to compete lies solely with the Government. Responses from interested parties had to be submitted by December 18, 2014. The contract specialist responsible for this action is Colleen Powers, who can be contacted via email or phone for further inquiries. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 511120 and falls under the Department of Defense’s Commander office in Quantico, Virginia, which also serves as the place of performance. The acquisition reflects a streamlined procurement approach for advertising services deemed uniquely available from the Marine Corps Association, underlining the Government’s intent to proceed without competition unless compelling information justifies otherwise.