R701--CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

The contract involves a sole source procurement awarded to Dallas Morning News for the provision of classified advertising services from November 17, 2008, through October 31, 2009. This procurement is not open for competitive bidding, and no contract will be awarded based on offers submitted in response to the notice. However, responses may be submitted by November 13, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. CST only if they provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the Navsup Fleet Logistics Center in Jacksonville, Florida, under the NAICS code 511110, which pertains to newspaper publishers. The designated point of contact for this procurement is Krista Slezinsky, a purchasing agent located at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. Interested parties can reach her by phone, fax, or email for any inquiries related to the notice. The contract's scope strictly covers classified advertising services, with performance primarily centered around the Jacksonville office, and the solicitation number assigned to this purchase is N6243709RC2A2. This ensures a streamlined process adhering to the specific requirements and timelines outlined by the Department of Defense.