Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source - Strategic Communications Advisory Services.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Executive Office for United States Attorneys

Washington, DC 20530

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

September 8, 2026

1. General Information

Agency U.S. Department of Justice Component Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)

Notice Title Strategic Communications Advisory Services NAICS Code 541820 – Public Relations Agencies

Product Service Code (PSC) R708 Support-Management Public Relations

2. Description of Action

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) intends to award a Labor Hour Contract under the authority of RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements to Cedar Ridge Partner LLC, 18 Woodcrest Dr., Morgantown, West Virginia 26505-3600.

The purpose of this requirement is to procure on behalf of the United States Attorney’s Office – Southern District of West Virginia (USAO-WVS), Strategic Communications Advisory Services from a SAM.gov registered vendor that is physically located within the State of West Virginia.

3. Description of Requirement

The USAO-SDWV requires professional strategic communications consulting services to support leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy. The contractor will provide expert advisory support designed to enhance public understanding of the Office’s mission, strengthen engagement with stakeholders, and reinforce transparency where appropriate.

These services are project-based and will conclude upon completion of all deliverables. The required work includes, but is not limited to:

• Strategic communications planning, including assessments of current practices and quarterly planning.

• Executive communications consulting related to major initiatives and significant announcements.

• Media strategy consulting and recommendations for traditional, digital, and social media outreach.

• Digital communications strategy, including website and audience engagement recommendations.

• Community engagement strategy development and identification of outreach opportunities.

• Communications assessments covering message effectiveness, audience reach, public engagement, crisis readiness, and reputation management.

U.S. Department of Justice

Executive Office for United States Attorneys

Washington, DC 20530

• Deliverables such as communications assessments, comprehensive strategy plans, quarterly recommendations, messaging memoranda, executive materials, and performance reports.

The anticipated period of performance is anticipated to be for one (1) 12-month base year and one

(1) 12-month option year.

4. Sole Source Justification

This procurement is being conducted on a sole source basis because Cedar Ridge Partners, LLC is the is the only known source within the State of West Virgina capable of providing Strategic Communications Advisory Services. No other known source can provide the required combination of services in a single solution without significant duplication, integration, or disruption to existing processes.

5. Notice Details & Disclaimer

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals, and no solicitation document is available. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which will be considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

6. Submission Instructions

Interested parties who believe they possess the capability to provide the required services must submit clear, factual documentation demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement.

• Response Deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11:59pm.

• Submission Method: All submissions must be sent via email to Jonathan Mayfield via email at Jonathan Mayfield@usdoj.gov.

• Requirements: Submissions must not exceed three (3) pages and must include at a minimum the vendor’s capability statement, DUNS number/Unique Entity ID, GSA or NASA SEWP schedule number, and point of contact information.

mailto:Jonathan%20Mayfield@usdoj.gov.