Notice of intent for other than full and open competition
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 191Z1025P0281
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 191Z1025P0281 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541430 Graphic Design Services
- 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 Department of State published a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice for book fair participation and promotional material services related to the 6th Edition of the Iraq International Book Fair 2025. The procurement involves securing an 18 square meter prime exhibition space and daily media coverage across various platforms to support U.S. public diplomacy efforts in Iraq. The sole source justification is based on the Al-Mada Foundation for Media, Culture, and Arts holding exclusive rights to the event, making them the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirements under FAR 6.302-1. The contract was awarded on September 29, 2025, under contract number 191Z1025P0281, though the award amount was not disclosed in the notice. This public diplomacy initiative aims to engage diverse audiences including students, educators, writers, and opinion leaders while showcasing U.S. values of openness, innovation, and cultural exchange through the U.S. Embassy Baghdad's participation in this strategic cultural event.
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 book fair participation and promotion material services for which the Government intends to award to Al-Mada Foundation for Media, Culture, and Arts, under the authority prescribed by FAR 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This action will result in award for allocation and set-up of prime exhibition location for the United States Government, and daily coverage of the U.S. Embassy Baghdad activities across various media platforms.
Awarded contract 191Z1025P0281 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-09-29.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JOFOCBook fair_Redacted.pdf |
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