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R708--Targeted Digital Podcast, Social Media and News Communications for Cincinnati VAMC

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36C25023Q2040Federal

Submission Closed09/06/2023, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

This requirement shall be performed at the contractor's facility for Cincinnati VAMC, OH

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Cincinnati VAMC Targeted Digital Podcast, Social Media and News Communications PWS

5 pages · sow

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36C25023Q2040 - Targeted Digital Podcast, Social Media and News Communications

3 pages · sources-sought

Low

FAR 52.219-14 Compliance Letter Template for Sources Sought

1 page · sources-sought

Low

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 6

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/06/2023, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Contacts

Brad BurhiteContracting Officer

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Full Description

Targeted Digital Podcast, Social Media and News Communications for Cincinnati VAMC The purpose of this sources sought notice is to seek responses from all prospective offerors that are qualified and interested in the forthcoming solicitation for subject requirement summarized as follows: Short Title: Targeted Digital Podcast, Social Media and News Communications NAICS-541820: Public Relations Agencies Place of Performance: At contractor s facility for Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VAMC) Anticipated Periods of Performance: The performance periods include a base year plus two option years if exercised summarized as follows: Base Year: 16 September 2023 to 15 September 2024 Option Year One: 16 September 2024 to 15 September 2025 Option Year Two: 16 September 2025 to 15 September 2026 Attachment 1 for Reference: Draft version of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for reference as appropriate. Attachment 2 for Completion/Signature: Statement of FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) Compliance for completion/signature. Request all prospective offerors interested in this requirement email their 1) company name, 2) UEI number, 3) CAGE code, 4) business socio-economic size status, 5) signed statement of FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Compliance and 6) capabilities statement to perform this requirement in Adobe PDF format to contact@example.gov not later than 6 September 2023 at 1400-EST. In addition, please note that a signed copy of the FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) compliance letter is required to be considered responsive to this source sought notice. Feel free to contact Brad Burhite at contact@example.gov if you have any questions. Please note that this requirement is subject to availability of funds in accordance with FAR 52.232-18 (Availability of Funds).