Montana Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Digital Advertising

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 combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote W9124V23Q0026 utilizing FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The MTARNG does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice and is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice.

This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05, effective AUG 8, 2023.

The MTARNG has a requirement for digital advertising (programmatic), Video/TV Streaming, and Social Media Platforms.

The Montana Army National Guard intends to award a single firm-fixed price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Basis for Award:  Best value to the Government based on the value received for advertising over the 12 month period maximizing the budget:

Programmatic $30,000

TV $30,000

Social Media $20000

Technical: Vendors wishing to be considered for award shall meet all technical requirements as outlined in the Performance Work Statement.
Past Performance: Provide three references of work, similar in scope and size with the requirement detailed in the performance work statement. These references shall include a brief description of the work done, contact information, and contract number, if applicable. The government will also obtain past performance information from FAPIIS, SPRS, or other means.
While all three factors will be evaluated, technical more important than price and past performance.  

The government intends to make only one award from this solicitation.  Incomplete quotes will NOT be accepted.

The government reserves the right to award without discussion.

System for Award Management: Prior to Contract award the business must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) website http://www.sam.gov. Registration is free and assistance can be provided by the Montana Procurement Technical Assistant Centers (PTAC),http://www.montanaptac.org/.  If SAM registration is not in progress or sufficient progress is not made in a timely manner, the business may be deemed not acceptable for contract award. 

This requirement is set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 516210 "Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers, with a size standardof $47 M. 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 Items Alternate I

Payment: This requirement will be invoiced and paid using Wide Area Work Flow at https://piee.eb.mil.

Questions regarding this RFQ shall be sent to alice.a.hinck.civ@army.mil by 1000 MST on 5 Sept 2023.

Amendments, if necessary, will be posted to the www.sam.gov website; paper copies will not be issued.

Quotes shall be submitted to Alice Hinck, Contract Officer, at alice.a.hinck.civ@army.mil by 8 September 2023 at 1000 MDT. Quotes shall include:

POC with contact phone/email, CAGE/UEI, Socioeconomic status, itemized pricing per impression, technical description, and references.

See attached PWS for further details.