Washington Headquarters Service intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition as implemented by FAR 13.106-1 (b), Soliciting from One Sources to Latino Publishing, 106 E. 6th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701. The Department of Defense (DoD) is energetically pursuing diversity through a magnitude of avenues to address barriers and issues impacting the full participation. The Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity, (ODMEO) requests the support of Latino Publishing to contribute to increasing diversity in the Department of Defense (DoD) workplace through outreach and programs. Latino Publishing will provide access to six STEM education events throughout the United States The focus will consist of high school and college students with approximately 300-500 students attending subject events.

Latino Publishing will provide the following deliverable(s):

• Keynote speakers at events
• Access to students and influencers in STEM education
• DoD input and participation in panels
• DoD mention in editorial coverage of events in LATINO Magazine
• Attendance at VIP functions to build influencer base
• Recognition as a co-sponsor of events in press releases and agenda
• Exhibit/booth space at events for interviews and to distribute materials
• Unlimited invitations to events to promote contact and communication

Cost of proposed contract $25,000

This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely with in the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by responding to this requirement, no later than 11:00 pm EST, August 2, 2012. All information submitted should support the offerors capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offerors bona fide capability to provide these items. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses may be submitted via email if the total file size is less than 5MB. Otherwise, responses must be submitted via hard copy to: Washington Headquarters Service Enterprise Analysis & Studies Division 2521 South Clark Street Suite 3000, Arlington, VA 22202. Questions concerning this requirement should be e-mailed to [email protected]

Point of Contact(s):
Eric U Darby, Contract Specialist, Phone 703-545-3045, e-mai: [email protected]

Contracting Office Address:
Washington Headquarters Service
Attn: Enterprise Analysis & Studies Division
2521 South Clark Street
Suite 3000
Arlington, VA 22202.
Allow Vendors To Add/Remove From Interested Vendors:
Yes