Notice of Intent to Sole Source Peace Corps' Marketing Campaign 2026-2029
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Peace Corps, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Acquisition and Contract Management (OCFO/ACM), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Marketing, Communications, Website, and Advertising Production Services. This is a logical follow-on Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C). No Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be issued, and capability statements will not be accepted.
Purpose & Justification
This requirement is critical for the Peace Corps' national-level Integrated Marketing Campaign, ensuring continuity in creative development, production, and deployment of mission-critical outreach and volunteer recruitment activities. The agency aims to place 8,000 Volunteers by 2030, and uninterrupted national marketing operations are essential to this objective.
The sole source justification stems from the incumbent contractor's current development of the approved 2027 national campaign. Competing this follow-on BPA would necessitate 6-12 months of onboarding and discovery for a new contractor, leading to unacceptable delays, substantial duplication of costs, and significant disruption to vital national outreach and recruitment efforts.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Authority: FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)
- Duration: Base year + two one-year option periods
- Estimated Value: $30 million
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Performance: In accordance with current Performance Work Statement and GSA Schedule contract terms.
Action Items
This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for quotes. The Peace Corps will not issue an RFQ, nor will it request or accept quotes or capability statements.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jubner Severe at jsevere@peacecorps.gov or ACM Domestic at acmdomestic@peacecorps.gov.