DoDEA - Request For Information (RFI) Public Affairs Communication Audit

Request for Information DoDEA SCHOOL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMUNICATIONS AUDIT This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(e). The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is requesting information in the form of feedback, comments, recommendations and/or suggestions in response to the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) that details DoDEA's requirement for a qualified consultant with expertise in school public relations to conduct a communications audit using a systematic research method which identifies the strengths and weaknesses of current internal and external school communications (see attached draft PWS for details). For budgetary purposes, please provide a cost estimate. DoDEA is gathering this information as part of its market research process in order to gauge whether or not the current draft PWS provides adequate and clear information about the requirement to potential bidders. DoDEA strongly encourages all potential bidders to review the attached PWS and provide a response. These responses will help DoDEA in the process of finalizing the draft PWS before officially posting a solicitation. Please include organization name, business size, NAICs Code, DUNS Number and any Contractual Vehicle Number that may be applicable for this requirement on your response. DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI will be treated as business confidential information. Nonetheless, submitters should properly mark their responses if the information is confidential. Response to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expense associated with responding to this RFI. HOW TO RESPOND Please submit responses electronically by email to [email protected] no later than Friday, July 10th, 11:00 a.m. EST. Preferred response format is email attachment files in Microsoft Word, Power Point, or Excel. POINT OF CONTACT:Arlene Richardson, DoDEA Contracting Officer, Email: [email protected].