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Marine OECM Guide Scientific and Technical Communications and Development - Sole Source

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Oregon State University is seeking a sole source contract with Communications Inc for the provision of Marine OECM Guide Scientific and Technical Communications and Development. This determination is based on the contractor's unique capabilities and specialized expertise required to translate complex scientific content into accessible materials for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. The scope of work includes the production of science-based manuals, reports, infographics, videos, and digital tools, as well as the coordination of multilingual translations and the management of international outreach activities. The selected contractor must possess a deep familiarity with the Marine OECM Guide and its associated networks to ensure high-quality production and quality assurance across multiple streams. This solicitation, identified by number oregon-state-university-1296530, was posted on November 12, 2026, with a response deadline of November 19, 2026. Parties wishing to challenge the sole source determination must submit their objections to Scott Lommers via email by the specified closing date.

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OSU sole source contract with Communications Inc for Marine OECM technical communications.

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Oregon State University intends to contract for the provision of Marine OECM Guide Scientific and Technical Communications and Development from Communications Inc as a sole source because of the uniqueness (design, capability, nature) of the services and the contractor being the only provider able to meet critical parameters to support the research and/or business needs of the university. The contractor must meet the following specifications: demonstrated expertise in strategic environmental communications and in translating complex scientific and technical content into clear, accessible, and engaging materials for diverse audiences, including practitioners, policymakers, and researchers; producing and disseminating science-based user manuals and reports; developing infographics, illustrations, social media toolkits, videos, and other communications products; coordinating multilingual translations and layout; developing digital communications, including websites and interactive tools; experience planning and supporting online and in-person launch and outreach activities, coordinating multiple production streams, timelines, revisions, and quality assurance, and working across international and multidisciplinary networks; and familiarity with the Marine OECM Guide, its scientific and technical content, partners and audiences. An entity may challenge this determination no later than the closing date indicated on the website. Challenges must be submitted to Scott Lommers by email at Sign up to see this detail.

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