DCI Advertising and Promotion for The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- M549005762922
- Agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541810 Advertising Agencies
- PSC
- T099 Photo/Map/Print/Publication- Other
- Place of performance
- Indianapolis, Indiana 46241, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Drum Corps International, Inc. for advertising and promotional services supporting the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. The contract, valued at $136,950, will provide comprehensive marketing services to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps within the drum corps and marching band community. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541810 (Advertising Agencies) and will be executed using simplified acquisition procedures. The contract performance period spans from June 23, 2025, to June 22, 2026, with the government citing FAR Part 6.302-1 authority that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. The Marine Corps intends to sole source this contract based on Drum Corps International's unique position as the governing body for drum and bugle corps activities.
The primary objective of this contract is to enhance community relations and public awareness between the civilian public and the Marine Corps through targeted advertising within the specialized drum corps community. The comprehensive sponsorship package includes website and social media advertising across platforms with 941,000 combined followers, promotional announcements at DCI events, high-visibility signage placement, VIP credentials and tickets for Marine Corps personnel, and presenting sponsor status at select DCI events. Interested parties may submit Expressions of Interest via email to the designated Marine Corps contacts within three days of the notice publication, with a submission deadline of June 20, 2025. While this is announced as a sole source procurement, the government retains discretion to conduct competitive procurement based on responses received to this notice. The contract structure includes one base year with two option years, extending the potential performance period through June 30, 2028, and will enable the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps to perform at DCI events while maintaining promotional booth capabilities.
Notice text
Advertising services to create and increase public awareness and understanding of the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps (D&B) as well as the United States Marine Corps (USMC), specifically within Drum Corps International (DCI) and marching band instrumental music community.
Intended use: The services further active community awareness, public affairs, and community relations between the civilian public and the USMC as well as allow for the increased operational and logistical efficiency at requested performances throughout the summer months at Drum Corps International events. The DCI Sponsorship Package includes website and social media advertising, promotion at DCI sanctioned events, signage in high-visibility locations at select DCI events, tickets and credentials for D&B VIPs at DCI events, and the title of presenting sponsor for DCI events.
Application: Web Advertising and social media usage, Intercom promotioinal announcment during event along with the ability to perform, signage at events, VIP and general admin tickets with the ability to set up promotional booth.
The Government intends to award a sole source contract for the above services to DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL, INC located at 2495 DIRECTORS ROW, SUITE 1, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46241 USA. Proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit to only one source. Under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. DURATION: The contract is for a period of performance from 23 June 2025 to 22 June 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract 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 to conduct a competitive procurement. For specific questions please contact Staff Sergeant Diaz, Ramiro or Captain Hoover, Bradley
Email: ramiro.diaz@usmc.mil and bradley.hoover@usmc.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C13-NOI-Awd-SS.docx | DOCX document | |
| A3 - Det. that only one source is reasonably available (Signed).pdf |
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