A20 NOI Sole Source.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

ACQUISITION

DIRECTORATE

August 2, 2024

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. PURSUANT TO FAR 5.203(a), THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE

GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO BUNSEN STUDIO,

LLC FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY PUBLIC RELATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES

The United States Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), on behalf of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) intends to perform a sole source award to Bunsen Studio, LLC., 4024 314 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, California 94301-1430 for Biotechnology Public Relations Support Services. NSCEB requires Biotechnology Public Relations Support Services to provide support and execute communicating the Commission’s work in biotechnology to the public and to obtain support for media research, analysis, and engagement through biotech & scientific-focused media. The estimated value of the contract will range from $750,000.00 to $850,000.00.

The anticipated award will be made under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 under the procedures FAR 13.5 “Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” Bunsen Studio, LLC is the only vendor to meet NSCEB’s requirement as they specialize in full-service creative and communications studio serving science and frontier technology companies, turning complex science and deep tech concepts into clear and connective narrative. No other vendor can provide Biotechnology Public Relations Support Services at the level of expertise and experience required for NSCEB due to their prior involvement has built a strong foundation of knowledge and trust and deep understanding of the Commission’s mandate and work, which is essential for fulfilling the Commission's statutory requirements efficiently.

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 within 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 interest and capability by responding to this notice via email to steven.yang3,civ@mail.mil and karen.a.smith202.civ@mail.mil with a PDF file, referencing notice of intent number SY071620240816, no later than 2:00 P.M. EST, August 12, 2024. All information submitted should support the offerors capability to provide the services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541820 Public Relations Agencies with a Small business size standard $19 Million.

Contracting Office Address:

Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Suite 09F09 Alexandria, Virginia 22350

Primary Point of Contact:

Steven Yang Contract Specialist steven.yang3.civ@mail.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Karen A. Smith Contracting Officer karen.a.smith202.civ@mail.mil