Publish various ads for various concert dates for United States Marine Band

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using the simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 to acquire ad space and publications in support of United States Marine Band for FY2012. The Government intends to award a sole source contract for the above services to a large business the Washington Post, 1150 15th Street NW, Washington DC 20071 under NAICS 511110, Newspaper Publishes. The Government intends to solicit only one source the Washington Post because no other recruiting medium or combination of media can approach this high reach with the same cost efficiency as the Washington Post to meet the Governments need (FAR 6.302-1). Timely pre-performance publicity in local area newspapers has proven to be one of the most effective methods of generating public interest and maximum audience attendance at band, orchestra, and chamber ensemble performances presented each year in the Washington metropolitan area. These various ads will be published for various concert dates from 18 Dec 2011 through 24 Oct 2012. This notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for quotation. No solicitation document is available and telephone, fax, or email request will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is within the discretion of the Government.