RECOVERY-R-SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSAL TO MODIFY TASK ORDER

The contract pertains exclusively to the existing contractor, True North Communications, doing business as Draftfcb, Inc., under contract number YA1323-07-CQ-0004, Task Order 23. On September 16, 2009, the Census Bureau requested a firm fixed price proposal from the contractor for CLIN 2003, which covers Creative Production Labor. This includes producing selected creative executions across multiple media formats such as television, print, radio, and Out-of-Home. The contract modification solicitation is designed to facilitate this proposal submission for labor costs associated with these creative production activities. The contract is overseen by the Department of Commerce Census Office located in Suitland, Maryland, with performance of work designated in New York, NY. Key points of contact include Contracting Officers Randy W. Hart and William H. Russell, who manage communications related to the solicitation. The contract is tied to NAICS code 541890, which corresponds to advertising services, and reflects the government's intent to continue work under the current task order with the incumbent contractor for producing advertising content supporting the Census Bureau’s initiatives.