SPECIAL NOTICE
R -- Notice on Intent to Negotiate Solely with Clarke Communications Consulting
- Notice Date
- 12/20/2016
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - National Capital Region Business Service Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- AG-32SB-S-17-0011
- Archive Date
- 1/14/2017
- Point of Contact
- Megan Robey,
- E-Mail Address
-
megan.robey@ars.usda.gov
(megan.robey@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to negotiate solely with Clarke Communications Consulting located at 5010 Worthington Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20816 for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract with a twelve (12) month base year and three (3) twelve month option periods to provide technical science writing services, as well as, attend meetings of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and its subcommittees. The contractor shall be responsible to take accurate minutes of the meeting proceedings, summarize the discussions, and assist with formulating draft statements for Board reports. This will require knowledge of the NAREEE Boards and include 1) policy-relevant experience in both the executive and legislative branches and (2) proven ability to work with high-level advisory committees, but also (3) specific experience with agricultural research and economics issues, (4) clear understanding of the complexities of the U.S. agricultural research issues and the linkages of USDA's Research, Education, and Economics mission area within the broader scientific arena, and (5) has knowledge and familiarity with the NAREEE Advisory Board, National Genetics Resources Advisory Council (NGRAC), Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS) and Specialty Crop Committee (SCC). The contractor will need a clear understanding of the unique language used in the NAREEE meetings that allows him to integrate seamlessly in order to produce accurate and appropriately detailed minutes of the proceedings. In addition, they must have intrinsic knowledge of the varied acronyms, language, topics, and unique processes and procedures of the meetings. David Clark is the only source which can provide the required service in accordance with our requirements. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a) and that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). It is anticipated that this contract will be for the period of February 2017 - January 2018 with three (3) one-year option periods. This is not a request for quotations or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. Request for copies of this solicitation will not be honored or acknowledged. The Government does not intend to pay for information received. All interested parties must respond within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this notice. Written responses must provide clear and concise documentation indicating your firm's capability to provide the services described above. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement AG-32SB-S-17-0011. If after December 30, 2016, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, USDA/ARS shall negotiate solely with Clarke Communications Consulting. The Government anticipates award by February 24, 2017.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 5601 Sunnyside Ave, Beltsville, Maryland, 20705, United States
- Zip Code: 20705
- Zip Code: 20705
- Record
- SN04356086-W 20161222/161220234428-9a87a5b0a08e2a976b823048a33f8597 (fbodaily.com)
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