Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) - University of Montana

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W9124V-25-R-A002
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541810 Advertising Agencies
Place of performance
Missoula, Montana, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) Recruiting and Retention Battalion is soliciting proposals for Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Influencer Marketing Services to support recruitment efforts. The contract seeks a marketing firm to identify and manage four University of Montana student athletes (minimum two females) as "civil leaders" who will participate in marketing activities and social media campaigns. Interested businesses must submit quotes by 1700 MDT on February 10, 2025, with questions due by January 28, 2025. The government will evaluate quotes based on past performance, contractor responsibility, technical capabilities, and proposed marketing plans that maximize the recruiting budget. Quotes must include contact information, company identifiers, socio-economic status, pricing, technical descriptions, and references.

This is a small business set-aside contract with the NAICS code 541810 for Advertising Agencies, with a size standard of $25.5M. The contract will be a firm-fixed price award for a one-year period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with potential option years through 2028. The place of performance is Missoula, Montana, with athletes required to participate in two MTARNG events within 50 miles of the city, complete a "Day in the Life" event at Fort Harrison, and conduct monthly social media posts. The contractor must provide MTARNG-branded apparel and compile monthly analytics on social media engagement. Electronic invoicing will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payment made via Electronic Funds Transfer from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

NOTE: updated to include RFI responses and updated PWS.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This Solicitation, W9124V-25-R-A002 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) using FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, effective May 22, 2024.

This is a Small Business set-aside. 

The associated NAICS code is 541810 "Advertising Agencies", with a size standard of $25.5M.

NOTE: If this NAICS is not listed as one of your organization’s codes in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, you will need to certify your business size for this NAICS (prior to award), via FAR Clause 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications--- Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Invoicing shall be through WAWF at https://piee.eb.mil and payment will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

Award Type: The Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) intends to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract for Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Influencer Marketing Services.  Although the Government reserves the right, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, proposals should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

Basis of Award: The Government will evaluate all proposals to determine the best value to the Government when evaluating past performance, contractor responsibility, technical capabilities and proposed marketing plan that maximizes the Recruiting and Retention’s budget for this requirement.

Proposal Submission Instructions: Proposals shall include Point of Contact name with contact phone/email, CAGE/UEI, Socio-economic status, monthly and total price, technical description, and references. See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for further details.

Questions and RFIs shall be submitted by the deadline of 1700 MDT on 28 January, 2025 via email to kayla.a.rasmussen2.civ@army.mil. A consolidated Government response will be posted to this solicitation after the deadline.

Submit proposals electronically via email to kayla.a.rasmussen2.civ@army.mil with the following subject: RFP W9124V-25-R-A002 (Company Name). All proposals shall be submitted by 1700 MDT on 10 February, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Prior to Contract award, the business must be registered on System for Award Management (SAM) website http://www.sam.gov. Registration must be “ACTIVE” at the time of award.

Update #1 ·

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This Solicitation, W9124V-25-R-A002 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) using FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, effective May 22, 2024.

This is a Small Business set-aside. 

The associated NAICS code is 541810 "Advertising Agencies", with a size standard of $25.5M.

NOTE: If this NAICS is not listed as one of your organization’s codes in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, you will need to certify your business size for this NAICS (prior to award), via FAR Clause 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications--- Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Invoicing shall be through WAWF at https://piee.eb.mil and payment will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

Award Type: The Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) intends to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract for Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Influencer Marketing Services.  Although the Government reserves the right, the Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, quotes should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

Basis of Award: The Government will evaluate all quotes to determine the best value to the Government when evaluating past performance, contractor responsibility, technical capabilities and proposed marketing plan that maximizes the Recruiting and Retention’s budget for this requirement.

Quote Submission Instructions: Quotes shall include Point of Contact name with contact phone/email, CAGE/UEI, Socio-economic status, monthly and total price, technical description, and references. See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for further details.

Questions and RFIs shall be submitted by the deadline of 1700 MDT on 28 January, 2025 via email to kayla.a.rasmussen2.civ@army.mil. A consolidated Government response will be posted to this solicitation after the deadline.

Submit quotes electronically via email to kayla.a.rasmussen2.civ@army.mil with the following subject: RFQ W9124V-25-R-A002 (Company Name). All quotes shall be submitted by 1700 MDT on 10 February, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Prior to Contract award, the business must be registered on System for Award Management (SAM) website http://www.sam.gov. Registration must be “ACTIVE” at the time of award.

Files

File Type Posted
2025 NIL U of M PWS 20250131.pdf PDF
W9124V-25-R-A002 RFI Response.pdf PDF
2025 NIL U of M PWS 20250114.pdf PDF
2025 NIL U of M PWS.pdf PDF
Provisions and Clauses.pdf PDF

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