USAWC Job Posting Advertisements BPA

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The AU/AWC requires services to advertise job postings to a wider academic audience than typically reached through the government's USAJOBS website.

• The vendor will publish job announcements provided by the government on their website or publication.
• The target audience is the academic community, specifically college and university faculty, student affairs professionals, staff, and administrators.
• The vendor must have an established subscription base within the academic community.
• The government will provide the job description and posting information, which will be uploaded to the vendor's template.
• The vendor will review, approve, and post the job announcement for their academic audience.

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Not specified in this document.

• The vendor must be a "newspaper type vendor/website" with a developed subscription base among the academic community.

• The government is not contracting for advertising campaign design or messaging development.

• The vendor is not a consulting firm; they are expected to target individuals seeking employment in specific educational fields.

• No individual call order shall exceed $2,500 without Contracting Officer approval.

• The maximum purchase limit per year is $10,000.

Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card (GPC) for call orders at or below $2,500.

Only Marianne Barrick (USAWC G4) is authorized to place orders up to $2,500 per call.

This agreement can be discontinued with 30 days written notice from either party.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks to establish multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for newspaper and website advertising services. These services are intended to reach college and university faculty, student affairs professionals, staff, and administrators.

• Provision of newspaper and website advertising.

• The Government reserves the right to modify the Purchase Description, including reductions or cancellations of services, which will be negotiated with the contractor.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Jennifer Wohlford (jennifer.a.wohlford.civ@army.mil) with a copy to Christine Cairo (Christine.a.cairo.civ@army.mil).

• Facsimile submissions will not be accepted.

• Offer Structure: Offers must include three volumes:

  • Volume 1: Acknowledgement and All Other Information (including RFQ Modifications, Representations & Certifications, Exceptions).
  • Volume 2: Technical Quote (detailing how the contractor proposes to meet requirements; no pricing).
  • Volume 3: Price.

• Inquiries Deadline: All questions must be submitted by 7:00 AM EST on June 2, 2026. Questions received after this time may not be answered.

• Question Response: Contractor questions will be answered via RFQ modifications.

• Error Reporting: Any perceived errors, ambiguities, or omissions in the solicitation instructions must be immediately reported to the Purchasing Agent and Contracting Officer via email with supporting rationale.

• Small Business Joint Ventures: Must submit specific representations as required by FAR 52.212-3(c) and 52.219-1(c) for categories including Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, and HUBZone small business.

• The contracting office is closed on Holidays and Weekends.

• Telephone inquiries regarding this solicitation will not be accepted.

• Proof of certification should be submitted with the quote.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W91QF026QA009) is for the Army University (AU) and Army War College (AWC) to procure advertising expertise services. The vendor will provide a full range of advertising products and services, from development of an advertising package to a wide array of formats including print media, the internet, and direct contact. The target audience for this advertising is graduate-level educators, researchers, and administrators.

• Development and provision of advertising products and services.

• Creation of an advertising package.

• Utilization of various advertising formats (print, internet, direct contact).

• Targeting of markets relevant to graduate-level educators, researchers, and administrators.

• The services are intended for a newspaper and website that presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty and student affairs professionals.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a "Sealed Bid" solicitation.

• Performance period is within 3 calendar days after award, with completion within 30 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• No performance and payment bonds are required.

• Offers are due by 03 JUN 2026 at 07:00 AM local time.

• Offers must be submitted to the address specified in Item 8.

• Sealed envelopes containing offers must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• An offer guarantee is not required.

• Offers must be valid for at least 30 calendar days after the offer due date.

• "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside" (FAR 52.219-6) is incorporated by reference.

• The solicitation references numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to System for Award Management registration, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, and various other compliance and administrative requirements.