SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Consultant Speechwriter - Commercial Items Clauses
- Notice Date
- 11/10/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541820
— Public Relations Agencies
- Contracting Office
- Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), MAR-380, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, W28-201, Washington, District of Columbia, 20590
- ZIP Code
- 20590
- Solicitation Number
- DTMA-91-Q-2011-0001
- Point of Contact
- Erica L Williams, Phone: (202)366-2803
- E-Mail Address
-
erica.williams@dot.gov
(erica.williams@dot.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Commerical Items Clauses This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations. The RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular This RFQ is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 541820 with a size standard of $7M. Commercial Items clauses are attached. Background The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) works in many areas involving ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety. The agency is also charged with maintaining the health of the merchant marine, since commercial mariners, vessels, and intermodal facilities are vital for supporting national security, and so the agency provides support and information for current mariners, extensive support for educating future mariners, and programs to educate America's young people about the vital role the maritime industry plays in the lives of all Americans. The Maritime Administration also maintains a Ready Reserve Force (RRF) fleet of cargo ships in reserve to provide surge sealift during war and national emergencies, and is responsible for disposing of ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, as well as other non-combatant Government ships, as they become obsolete. The Maritime Administration's Office of Congressional and Public Affairs must expend significant efforts to promote the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, and the viability of the U.S. merchant marine. This office uses a variety of methods to inform the public about the Department's initiatives including, but not limited to speeches by agency officials, topic-specific articles, informational brochures, news releases, Congressional testimony, stakeholder briefings, online content and other one-way and interactive communications tools. The Maritime Administration's Office of Congressional and Public Affairs requires the services of a dedicated speechwriter primarily to prepare speeches and talking points for the Administrator and Deputy Administrator, who make a high number of presentations and speeches for the administration, but also to assist in the development of material in these other areas to ensure a uniform agency message. The Administrator and Deputy Administrator speak on a range of topics related to the maritime industry including, but not limited to: U.S. Flag matters, Merchant Marines, piracy, the Recovery Act, ship recycling and environmental stewardship, the RRF, the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, cargo preference, Maritime Security Program, Title XI, and other administration priorities. Objective The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain speechwriter services that will include writing and editing speeches, articles, informational brochures, news releases, Congressional testimony, web content, and other written materials. The consultant speechwriter will report to the Director of Congressional and Public Affairs and will collaborate directly with senior agency officials to write, edit, and circulate speeches for approval. Functions Become familiar with MARAD's mission, programs and activities. The contractor will use this knowledge to create written materials to communicate these programs and initiatives effectively to public audiences. Write and edit speeches, news releases, topic-specific articles, publications, web content, Congressional testimony, and other materials as assigned. Interview and work closely with MARAD senior leadership and program experts in order to write effective speeches, talking points, articles, Congressional testimony, and other documents that accurately reflect and effectively communicate the programs and objectives of the organization and its leadership. Review publications and materials written by other authors and make recommendations for improvement, or assume ownership of draft documents and make improvements based on the organization's goals, stakeholder needs, and the highest standards for accuracy and excellence. Deliverables and Schedule The consultant speechwriter will produce approximately five speeches per week (as needed) for the Administrator and Deputy Administrator, usually, but not always, shorter than 1,500 words. He/she must be sufficiently flexible to participate in meetings and conversations on short notice. He/she will be expected to submit fully completed products for printing on tight deadlines with reasonable, but often limited lead time. Reporting Requirements The contractor will provide written and oral reports during meetings and upon request. The contractor will also provide written documents fulfilling the above tasks as assigned. Period of Performance The period of performance shall be from date of award through one year. Location of Services and Training All work for this contract shall be performed at DOT Headquarters with the exception of necessary local travel and occasional telework as approved by the Director of Congressional and Public Affairs. On-site workspace, equipment, and office supplies will be provided by MARAD. Quote Submissions Interested parties shall submit a quote for services for the period of one year from time award. The response package shall also include at least two references for the same or similar type and complexity of the services required in the RFQ. The reference should include the current and accurate Point of Contact information along with a description of the services provided. Quotes should be submitted electronically to erica.williams@dot.gov by 3:00pm local time on Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington, District of Columbia, 20590, United States
- Zip Code: 20590
- Zip Code: 20590
- Record
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