Media Pitching Support Services - See 4/23 Update under Description   2

4/23/2021 Update: Amendment 1 for the questions and answers received for this solicitation was scheduled for posting NLT Thursday, April 22, 2021 however, internal delays caused a delay. Amendment 2 adds the questions and answers. The proposal due date remains on May 6, 2021 at 9am EST.

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4/16/2021 Update: Amendment 1 for the questions and answers received for this solicitation will be posted NLT Thursday, April 22, 2021. The proposal due date has been extended to May 6, 2021 at 9am EST.

The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is interested in establishing a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, and is seeking a public relations firm, with a full-service production facility, for services related to the pitching, promotion, interview scheduling, and executing media tours with print, digital, radio and television journalists.

Please read the attached Request for Proposals (RFP), including the Statement of Work (SOW) and clauses, for further details and instructions. Please provide your company GSA # with the proposals, if applicable.

All RFP questions and clarifications; physical proposal content; and other types of queries shall be submitted, via email, to barbara.nelson@usda.gov the Contract Specialist assigned this action and cc: tracy.pope@usda.gov the Contracting Officer by Friday, April 9, 2021, 5:00pm EST. Responses will be provided not later than Thursday, April 22, 2021.

Submit all technical and business proposals, including pricing which includes Sections B.4.1 through B.4.5, and a signed copy of the SF1449 via email by Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9:00am EST to barbara.nelson@usda.gov and cc: tracy.pope@usda.gov

An award is anticipated to be made on or about June 4, 2021 as a result of this RFP.