Poll Data Access

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) intends to negotiate and award a sole source commercial contract with Gallup, Inc., doing business as The Gallup Organization, 901 F Street NW, Ste 400, Washington, DC 20004-1417, for access to raw poll data of the organization’s most recent surveys of all countries (less the United States). The NAICS number is 541910 with a size standard of $7.0 million. The period of performance is 12 June 2009 to 11 June 2010. The authority for the proposed contract action will be conducted without providing for full and open competition pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. This is for contract support which consists of providing poll data that support developed themes and messages. More specifically, the poll data provided by the Contractor will support the development, coordination, production, and synchronization of commercial-grade multimedia products. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This is not a request for proposal. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Please respond with any questions or inputs prior to 2:00 P.M. EST, May 19, 2009. Points of Contact: Jennifer Rohrbach, Contractor Contract Specialist, Phone 813-282-8795 extension 6112, Email; [email protected]; Denise Green-Huneke, Contracting Officer, Phone 813-282-8795 extension 6102, Email; [email protected]