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The contract extension with ZGS Communications, Inc. of Arlington, VA, continues to support the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary, in producing high-quality multimedia content. This work involves the creation and final production of complex written materials such as pamphlets, brochures, booklets, fact sheets, and posters, as well as the development and production of audio and video programs. The extension ensures continuity of these services, which are critical for the department's public communication efforts. This contract, titled "Technical and Production Support and Consulting Services," was initially established under solicitation number ED98CO0012. The contract is managed by the Department of Education’s Contracts and Acquisitions Management office located in Washington, DC. While no specific set-aside or NAICS code details are provided, the contract indicates that recompeting the services is anticipated in the next fiscal year, signaling a planned review and potential update of service providers moving forward.

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Contract extension with ZGS Communications supports multimedia content production for U.S. Education Department.

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Department Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

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DC

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NONE

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PostedApr 8

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AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Education → Contracts And Acquistions Managemen

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20202, USA

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This announcement is for a time extension to an existing contract with ZGS Commuications, Inc. of Arlington, VA. The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary continues to require a contract to create high-quality, multimedia products, to develop and produce audio and/or video programs, and to develop final production of complex written materials which shall include, but not be limited to: pamphlets, brochures, booklets, fact sheets, and posters. Recompetition is expected during the next fiscal year.

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