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Sole Source Notice - Useful Fiction

ID: H9225724R0033 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  85%
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Description

MARFORSOC CD&I (G5) requires support in developing narrative-based strategic communication and messaging using fiction as a platform to highlight unique warfighting capabilities inherent to MARSOF 2030 Vision. MARFORSOC requires support to a writing workshop and seminar to train, educate, and support MARFORSOC Raiders to originate, develop, and publish vignettes supporting the MARSOF 2040 Vision and Next-Gen Raider Force development. MARFORSOC requires support that includes training, mentoring, ideation, concept development, iterative product feedback, and detailed line editing leading to the creation of publication material ready for distribution. It is the intention of the government to sole-source these services through Useful Fiction LLC.

Background
The United States Marine Corps, specifically the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) G5, requires support in developing narrative-based strategic communication and messaging using fiction as a platform to highlight unique warfighting capabilities inherent to MARSOF 2030 Vision. The support includes a writing workshop and seminar to train, educate, and support MARFORSOC Raiders to originate, develop, and publish vignettes supporting the MARSOF 2040 Vision and Next-Gen Raider Force development. The government intends to sole-source these services through Useful Fiction LLC.

Work Details
The required support includes training, mentoring, ideation, concept development, iterative product feedback, and detailed line editing leading to the creation of publication material ready for distribution. This writing workshop is critical for MARFORSOC's methods to defend and secure additional annual funding for major program investments. Other Special Operations Forces (SOF) organizations have also sourced support from the same authors to continue training select individuals in their writing style and the support of a fictional intelligence product.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) [DoD]
Response Deadline
May 6, 2024, 8:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 1, 2024, 7:13 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
PSC
R499 - Support- Professional: Other
Place of Performance
Jacksonville, NC 28540 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$9 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000 - $200,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
100% of obligations for similar contracts within the U.S. Special Operations Command were awarded full & open.
On 5/1/24 U.S. Special Operations Command issued Special Notice H9225724R0033 for Sole Source Notice - Useful Fiction due 5/6/24.
Primary Contact
Name
Samuel Williams   Profile
Email
samuel.williams1@socom.mil
Phone
(910) 440-0773

Secondary Contact

Name
GySgt Snodgrass, Zachary   Profile
Email
zachary.j.snodgrass.mil@socom.mil
Phone
(910) 440-0774

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) > MARSOC H92257
FPDS Organization Code
97ZS-H92257
Source Organization Code
100099952
Last Updated
May 7, 2024
Last Updated By
samuel.williams1@socom.mil
Archive Date
May 7, 2024