Notice_of_Intent_Corps_Network.docx

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) requires a membership with The Corps Network for a one year subscription and intends to award this requirement noncompetitively IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The Corp Network provides critical leadership to the Corps movement and to our nation’s Service and Conservation Corps as they harness the power of youth and young adults to tackle some of America’s greatest challenges and transform their own lives. The Corps Network shall:

No other organization or resources exist in the marketplace that provide, or can readily obtain, the below combination of unique expertise and capabilities critical for partnership building, project opportunities, press coverage, and Corps programming.

The Corps Network encompasses over 130 Corps programs, both urban and rural, and has assisted in the birth of virtually all of these Corps (which includes CNCS and AmeriCorps NCCC). The Corps Network is governed by a board of directors composed of Corps program directors and nationally known individuals who bring expertise in national service, evaluation, youth development, education, conservation and employment and training.

Currently operating in 44 states and Washington, D.C., Corps annually enroll more than 29,000 young men and women who mobilize approximately 227,000 community volunteers who in conjunction with Corps members generate 21.3 million hours of service every year.

The Corps Network supports Corps by providing access to national service initiatives, providing access to information, and by offering expertise in Corps operations and programming. Every year, The Corp Network’s efforts enable over 24,000 diverse young people, ages 16-25, to strengthen communities, improve the environment and transform their lives through service in Corps programs. The Corps Network assisted in the establishment of AmeriCorps NCCC from its conception and account for 20 percent of all AmeriCorps members nationally through partnership and recruitment.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 813410, Civic Associations, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this NAICS is $7.5 Million.

This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation, request for competitive proposals, or request for quote. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this action is based on this notice and solely within the discretion of the government.

However, interested parties may submit their interest and capabilities no later than, January 11, 2018 2:00 p.m. EST. E-mail statements will be accepted but senders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries shall be sent via e-mail to Marilyne Brooks at mbrooks@cns.gov and Jessie Garcia at jgarcia@cns.gov.

Any responses submitted shall reference notice number CNSHQ18T0015 and include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number and Tax Identification Number and the firm's business size (i.e. small business, other than small business, etc.) in accordance with the size standard for NAICS Code 813410, membership associations, civic or social with a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of $7.5 million dollars.

This notice represents the Government’s only written notice of this procurement.

Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Marilyne Brooks at mbrooks@cns.gov and Jessie Garcia at jgarcia@cns.gov.