Diversity Policies and Programs

This is not a request for quote; this is a notice of the government's intent to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Latino Publishing, 106 E. 6th St., Austin, TX 78701. pursuant to FAR PART 13.106-1 (b)(1), only one source is capable of responding to satisfy the agency's requirements. The Washington Headquarters Service, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) intends to purchase the service of Latino Publishing for access to approximately 6 STEM education events throughout the United States. Latio Publishing is the sole source for promoting education, workforce diversity, and positive role models for Latinos and other similarly disenfranchised groups through the publication of LATINO Magazine. For additional details concerning the requirement, refer to service description below. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations, however interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by 12: 00 PM 7 November 2011, EST by email to [email protected] . A determination by the Government not to compete the contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511120 with a size standard of 500 employees. Service Description: Latino Publishing shall support the Department of Defense Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policies and programs by providing the following: Over a one year period, Latino Publishing will provide the Department of Defense access to approximately 6 STEM education events throughout the United States. The program will consist of high school students in the range of 200-300. The Department of Defense engagement strategy will consist of the following: Keynote speakers at events Access to students and influencers in STEM education DoD input and participation in panels DoD mention in editorial coverage of events in LATINO Magazine Attendance at VIP functions to build influencer base Recognition as a co-sponsor of events in press releases and agenda Exhibit/booth space at events for interviews and to distribute materials Unlimited invitations to events to promote contact and communication 6 advertising pages in issues of LATINO Magazine distributed at events Logo prominently displayed at events