Digital Communication & Graphic Design Services

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-5539, Revision 30. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in Washington County, Pierce Area, Washington State.

• Lists occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and Paid Sick Leave provisions (EO 13706 and EO 13658).
• Includes notes on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• Outlines the conformance process for additional classifications and wage rates.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract, directly impacting the cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks "Digital Communication and Graphic Design Services" to support the Public Affairs Office in informing internal and external audiences about I Corps activities, operations, and priorities through official digital platforms. The acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.

• Digital communication and graphic design services.

• Support for informing internal and external audiences via official digital platforms.

• Resumes for proposed contractor employees are required, demonstrating qualifications in digital media engagement, graphic design, and content management.

• Minimum qualifications for employees include 5 years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite and social media platforms, and 3 years in public relations, marketing, or communications.

• Potential contractor employees must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: 01 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027 (12 Months)
  • Option Year 1: 01 Jul 2027 to 30 Jun 2028 (12 Months)
  • Option Year 2: 01 Jul 2028 to 30 Jun 2029 (12 Months)

• Phase-In Period: 18 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 (1 Job)

• NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)

• Size Standard: USD 34,000,000.00

• Offerors must be registered in the SAM database.

• Quotes are due by 27 May 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.

• Quotes must be submitted in three sections: General Information, Technical, and Price.

• Quotes must be in searchable PDF format, under 25MB.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (Resume), Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Capability and Past Performance will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. Price will not be scored.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Minimum of 60 calendar days.

• Deadline for submission of questions: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 3:00 PM (PDT).

• 100 percent small business set-aside.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, small business set-asides, and evaluation criteria.

• Attachment 1: PWS Digital Communication and Graphic Design Services 15APR26

• Attachment 2: DD Form 214

• Attachment 3: WD No. 2015-5539 Rev 30

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

To support the I Corps Public Affairs Office in planning, production, and assessment of digital communication activities that inform internal and external audiences, reinforce command messaging, and maintain awareness of the information environment.

• Provide personnel, equipment, and expertise for social media management, executive communication strategies, and graphic design.

• Produce and manage digital media products and analytical insights to support communication objectives.

• Support the dissemination of official information through digital platforms.

• Monitor the information environment and provide analytical reporting.

• Develop and coordinate digital communication activities and products.

• Assist in translating command priorities and messaging into digital products.

• Support the development of multimedia communication products and coordination of digital communication plans.

• Coordinate content release through official channels, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and propriety.

• Implement risk-informed operations security (OPSEC) during content creation.

• Manage and oversee conceptualization and production of content.

• Provide amplification of real-time coverage for events.

• Develop and maintain a digital communication analytics dashboard.

• Research and analyze the information environment using enterprise-grade media intelligence.

• Provide high-level graphic design and data visualization support for executive communications.

• Support management and organization of visual information products.

• Content delivery timeliness: 95% on schedule.

• Weekly monitoring reports: 100% submission.

• Monthly assessments: Delivered on schedule.

• Campaign planning: Quarterly delivery.

• Multimedia production: Delivered as scheduled.

• Reporting accuracy: 100% compliance.

• Response to routine DMs within 24 hours.

• 95% response rate within 24 hours for DMs.

• 100% compliance with legal removal mandates for content violations.

• 100% error-free rate for grammar and spelling.

• 100% weekly submission of information environment snapshots.

• 95% on-time delivery for monthly/annual reports.

• 100% data accuracy and compliance with PPTx format for reports.

• Phase-In Period: June 18, 2026 – June 30, 2026

• Base Year: July 1, 2026 – July 1, 2027

• Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 – July 1, 2028

• Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 – June 1, 2029

• Place of Performance: Primarily at the I Corps Public Affairs Office located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

• Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and subject-matter-expertise.

• Contractor personnel must meet minimum qualifications including English language proficiency, U.S. citizenship (unless approved otherwise), working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and social media platforms, experience in public relations/marketing/communications, and a U.S. Security clearance (SECRET).

• Contractor personnel must be familiar with Army and DoD regulations governing social media and external official presence.

• Contractor shall comply with security requirements, including access to classified information and safeguarding covered defense information.

• Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Contractor shall attend post-award conferences and quarterly progress meetings.

• Key personnel, including a Project Manager (PM) and Alternate PM (APM), must be designated and meet specific qualifications.

• Government will provide access to social media channels and digital files.

• Government will provide office space, computer, and network access.

• Contractor shall not independently determine official messaging or release information without Government approval.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It outlines the security requirements for a contract, including facility clearance levels, safeguarding of classified information, and any additional security requirements beyond the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

• Facility Clearance: Requires a "Secret" level facility security clearance.
• Safeguarding: Requires "Secret" level safeguarding of classified information/material at the contractor facility.
• Contract Information: Identifies the solicitation number (W911S826QA014) and due date (20260512).
• Performance Location: Performance will primarily occur at the I Corps Public Affairs Office at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), with allocated office space and network access provided by the Government.
• Procurement Description: The contract involves digital media strategy, content creation, social media management, and graphic design services for the I Corps Public Affairs Office. This includes high-level graphic design and data visualization for executive communications, potentially involving sensitive command priorities or strategic plans not yet authorized for public release.
• Security Guidance: Personnel must possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance. All documents and materials are government-owned and require explicit Government approval for publication or distribution. Contractors must implement risk-informed OPSEC and sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Additional Requirements: Annual Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) training and required ARMY OPSEC training for external presence are mandatory.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the security obligations and clearance requirements associated with performing the contract. It details the level of access to classified information, the need for personnel to hold specific security clearances, and the procedures for handling and disseminating information. Bidders must ensure they can meet these security requirements to be considered for the opportunity.