HBCU Legacy Bowl Recruitment Event

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

The Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Administration (A), Office of Acquisition Management (AQM), Diplomatic Security Contracts Division (DSCD),Security Branch (SB) intends to award a sole source contract to the Black Football Hall of Fame, Inc, 8930 W. Sunset Rd, Ste 240, Las Vegas, NV 89148 pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.  

This action will provide recruitment and market career opportunities services at the HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair and Football Game.  Presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, this recruitment event will allow access to a diverse audience of student athletes, students from over 16 HBCUs, and the general public attending the game. The career fair will be held on February 23rd and 24th, 2023. The HBCU Legacy Bowl will be held on February 25th.

Description of the requirement is as follows:

1. Recruitment:

Career Fair

• One 20’ x 30’ recruitment space at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 23rd and 24th, 2023 with access for display vehicle
• Three (3) tables and six (6) chairs
• One main stage speaking opportunity as a panelist for a Department of State (Diplomatic Security Service) representative with topic shared one month in advance for preparation
• One breakout session for recruitment presentations
• Access to venue electricity and Wifi
• Access to two 10 x 10 rooms to conduct individual information sessions
• Logo on career fair website as a partner
• Access to student resumes

HBCU Legacy Bowl

• 10’ x 10’ Booth space at Yuleman Stadium on February 25th, 2023 to meet with game attendees
• Exhibitor access for recruiters into venue
• On-site game day activations program

2. Marketing:

• Recognition as a Participating Partner
• One (1) full page ad in the game day program book
• Two (2) 30 second stadium Jumbotron ads
• Two (2) 15 second stadium public announcement ads
• Logo on front website
• Recognition in all press releases
• Minimum of One (1) social media post on HBCU Legacy Bowl platforms

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, however, IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which, if timely received, will be considered by DOS. Responses must be submitted no later than 02/12/2023 at 4:00 PM ET to Sara Marron at MarronSM2@state.gov. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents withrespect to any information submitted. The Government will not pay for anyinformation or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.