Notice of intent for other than full and open competition
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 191Z1025C0018
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 191Z1025C0018 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- Place of performance
- Baghdad Baghdad Iraq
- Points of contact
-
- Procurement Agent 5 baghdadgsoprocagt5@state.gov
- Alexander L Straus strausal@state.gov +996312597000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Baghdad has issued a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice for professional video production, photography, video editing, and motion graphic design services to support social media content creation for the U.S. Mission in Iraq. The justification cites unusual and compelling urgency under FAR 6.302-2, emphasizing the critical need to engage the Iraqi public, advance U.S.-Iraqi bilateral relations, and promote American interests through data-driven, platform-specific social media strategies that comply with state branding policies. The procurement is limited to two sources - Popcorn Company for Marketing Services and The Station - both local companies with demonstrated expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and established working relationships with the Embassy, including familiarity with mission security requirements and Iraqi social media market nuances. The contract was awarded on September 29, 2025, to an unspecified vendor with an undisclosed amount under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold procedures. The urgency is underscored by the government's assertion that onboarding a new vendor would require at least one month of training, which is incompatible with Washington directives requiring immediate implementation of the social media engagement strategy.
Notice text
This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to limit competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-2 – Unusual and Compelling Urgency. The acquisition will be conducted through FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
The proposed procurement is for carpet replacement services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only two (2) sources, Popcorn Company for Marketing Services and The Station, under the authority prescribed by FAR 6.302-2 – Unusual and Compelling Urgency. This action will result in limited competition for professional video production, photography, video editing production and motion graphic design for Social Media Content by leveraging data-driven insights and platform-specific strategies to maximize reach and impact and follow the state branding policy.
Awarded contract 191Z1025C0018 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-09-29.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JOFOC_ Limited Competition_Redacted.pdf |
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