Intent to Sole Source.pdf

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Next Narrative Africa Sponsorship

SS-ADF-24-122

The Bureau of Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service), on behalf of the U.S. African Development Foundation (ADF), intends to make award to Next Narrative Africa sponsorship of “The Bridge: Africa’s Next Narrative,” a Next Narrative Africa production on September 26, 2024 at the Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th Street, New York, New York, on a sole source bases, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for a one (1) year membership to Next Narrative Africa.

Benefits of membership will allow USADF to showcase its impactful initiatives to a diverse and expansive audience, contributing to its ongoing fundraising endeavors. Operating under a Gift Authority, the Foundation actively raises funds to supplement its appropriations. These resources are directed towards investments in rural community development, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa. The event will also spotlight USADF, effectively incorporating the Foundation's branding into the overall experience. This occasion will unite global leaders, representatives from the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and creative minds from the vast African diaspora.

NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE. A request for more information, or a copy of the solicitation, will not be considered an affirmative response to this Special Notice. Telephone responses or inquiries to this Special Notice will NOT be accepted.

Fiscal Service will consider written responses received no later than 10:00 AM EST August 14, 2024.

Responses must be submitted electronically to purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov, Attn: KM/WD SS-ADF-24-

122. Vendor responses must include sufficient evidence that clearly shows the proposed services is capable of meeting all of the services listed above. If no written response is received that clearly demonstrates an ability to meet all services and is received by the aforementioned deadline, Fiscal Service shall make award on a sole source basis to Next Narrative Africa. Qualified contractors must provide the following:

1. The name and location of your company, contact information, and identify your business size and socioeconomic category (Large Business, Small Business, Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, HubZone, etc.). Please ensure contact information includes the name of the point of contact, email address, and telephone number should the Government have questions regarding individual responses.

2. Whether your product is available through a Government contract vehicle or Open Market.

3. A brief capabilities statement (not to exceed 5 pages) that includes a description of your company's standard line of business, as well as a list of customers your company currently provides these products/services for.

4. UEI Number.

The following file extensions are not allowable and application materials/data submitted with these extensions cannot be considered:

.bat, .cmd, .com, .exe, .pif, .rar, .scr, .vbs, .hta, .cpl, and .zip files.

Microsoft Office compatible documents are acceptable.

No other information regarding this Special Notice will be provided at this time.

This notice does not restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. All firms responding to this notice are advised that their response is not a request that will be considered for contract award. All interested parties will be required to respond to any resultant solicitation separately from their response to this notice, should one be issued.