Notice of Intent to Sole Source

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT

The New York Army National Guard USPFO-PC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Charter Communications Holdings, LLC using the procedures in FAR Part 15 for a commercial firm fixed price contract.

This requirement is for advertising with targeted media outlets. The required audience is throughout New York State and includes geo-tracking, digital addressability, audience network through 15-30 commercials, and commercials during premium network programming. This includes software programs and data points witch include digital lift and engagement metrics, as well as a reporting dashboard for tracking.

The regulatory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), when the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 515210, titled Cable and Other Subscription Programming, with a size standard of $38,500,000.00. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by the USPFO- NY. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of ability to provide the required services. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow USPFO- NY to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. Capability Statements and related materials must be emailed to Melissa.Santoro2.civ@mail.mil by 11:00AM EST, March 16, 2018.