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The Washington Headquarters Services, representing the Offices of the Secretary of Defense Historical Office, is set to award a sole source contract to Ruth Sharma, a woman-owned small business based in Alexandria, VA. This contract involves providing non-personal professional document preparation services tailored to support the OSD Historical Office’s efforts in compiling the written and oral history of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The services required include expert transcription, editing, and word processing, with a particular emphasis on a deep understanding of the OSD’s history, the ability to accurately transcribe from both written and oral sources, and familiarity with protocols for interviewing senior government officials. A Top Secret Security Clearance is mandatory for this contract. The contract will be awarded without a competitive solicitation under FAR 6.302-1, with performance commencing upon award and continuing through January 31, 2008. Although no formal solicitation will be issued, interested firms may submit capability statements within 10 days of the notice to the contracting officer, Karen Rooney. The decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the Government. The contract falls under NAICS code 561410 and supports professional transcription and related services critical to preserving the historical record of the Department of Defense’s senior leadership. Contact information for the contracting officer and contract specialist has been provided for inquiries.

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Sole source contract to Ruth Sharma for Top Secret document transcription supporting OSD history.

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561410 - Document Preparation Services

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DC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA
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Karen RooneyContracting Officer
Han B. ParkContract Specialist

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Description: The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) on behalf of the Offices of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Historical Office to award a Sole Source contract to Ruth Sharma, Alexandria, VA, a woman owned small business. The proposed contract action is for non-personal services for which the Government intends to solicit with only one source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This procurement is for professional document preparation services in support of the work of the OSD Historical Office in the preparation of the written and oral history of the Office of the Secretary of Defense(OSD). Requirements include extensive knowledge of the history of the OSD, proficiency in the use of word processing equipment and transcription equipment to transcribe, edit and type, the ability to transcribe from written and oral media, and an understanding and knowledge of the protocol of interviewing and interfacing with high level Government officials. A Top Secret Security Clearance is required. No solicitation will be issued. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. Performance period is from date of award through January 31, 2008. Award is imminent. Interested firms may email capability statements to the attention of Karen Rooney at: karen rooney@whs.mil. Capability statements must be received within 10 days from publication of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is for informational purposes only. See Note 22 Point of Contact: Karen Rooney, Contracting Officer

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