Media Relations Assistant Services for the United States Attorney's Office, (USAO) Southern District of Mississippi

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Contractor Support Services (Media Relations Assistant)" for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Mississippi. The contractor will develop and execute a media strategy to educate the community on USAO and Department of Justice (DOJ) initiatives, prevent and combat violent crime, and raise public awareness of criminal and fraudulent activities.

• Develop and execute a media strategy.

• Plan, write, and edit news releases on USAO programs, cases, achievements, and results.

• Plan, script, and coordinate press conferences.

• Draft and place op-ed and other articles.

• Identify and facilitate speaking opportunities for USAO personnel.

• Respond to media and community group requests for information.

• Monitor social media to publicize USAO programs and law enforcement efforts.

• Analyze USAO/DOJ program materials for effective delivery.

• Prepare written materials and press packets.

• Evaluate media strategy effectiveness.

• Digested USAO media exposure weekly.

• Participate in weekly planning sessions.

• Perform other related media relations duties.

• Contract Type: Labor Hour

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

• Option Years: Four (4) option years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a "SIZE STANDARD: 15,000" is noted.

• Offer Due Date: June 19, 2026, 14:00 ET.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes are to be submitted to Elge Stevens via email at Elge.Stevens@usdoj.gov by 2:00 pm (EST) on June 2, 2026. Late quotes will not be evaluated.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror providing the lowest evaluated price that meets the technical acceptable standards. The evaluation will consider Proposed Key Personnel and Technical Evaluation, Past Performance, and Price. The government seeks the highest technical quality with a realistic and reasonable price.

• Key Personnel: One (1) Media Relations Assistant is required. Resumes must demonstrate qualifications, experience, education, security clearance level (if applicable), training, and certifications.

• Past Performance: Offerors must demonstrate successful performance of similar contracts within the past three years.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100.00%).

• NAICS Code: 541820 (Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services)

• Size Standard: $15,000

• Security Clearance: A favorably completed "sensitive" security clearance (BI) (PSL 6-High Risk) is required.

• Background Investigation: Includes a background check, credit history check, and drug screening.

• Key Personnel and Contractor staff must reside within the USAO-SDMS boundaries and have an established presence in the local community prior to solicitation response.

• Government Furnished Equipment: Secure laptop and cell phone will be provided.

• Attachments referenced include "Cover Letter - Combined Synopsis.pdf" and "15-5147JacksonWD.txt".

Wage Determination

This document provides the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage Determination No. 2015-5147, Revision No. 28, applicable to the state of Mississippi, specifically for the counties of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act.

• Applicable Occupations and Rates: Lists specific wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to technical and transportation roles.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), specific health and welfare benefits for EO 13706 ($5.09/hour or $203.60/week), vacation time (based on years of service), and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Mandates 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for employees on contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Information is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, requiring a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour (or the higher rate on this determination) for 2025. The rate adjusts annually. Information is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: Specifies an 8% differential for high-hazard work with ordnance/explosives and a 4% differential for lower-hazard work.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement for cleaning costs ($3.35/week or $0.67/day) unless "wash and wear" materials are used.
• Conformance Process (SF-1444): Provides instructions for contractors needing to classify and determine wage rates for occupations not listed in this determination, requiring submission of Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) to the contracting officer.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services in the specified Mississippi counties. It sets the minimum wage and benefit standards that must be met by contractors and subcontractors, directly impacting proposal pricing and compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the provision of one (1) Media Relations Assistant for the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA), on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Southern Mississippi (USAO-MSS). The position will be located in Jackson, Mississippi.

• The requirement is for a Media Relations Assistant.

• The estimated level of effort is 1,500 hours per year.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541820 (Public Relations Agencies).

• The Period of Performance includes one (1) base year and four (4) twelve-month option periods.

• The award will be made under full and open competition with a small business set-aside.

• All questions must be submitted via email to elge.stevens@usdoj.gov no later than Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

• All quotes must be emailed to elge.stevens@usdoj.gov no later than Friday, June 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

• Faxed, hand-delivered, or mailed quotes will not be accepted.

• This is a total small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission and throughout the contract duration.

• Quotes must include a cover page or complete SF1449 with Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number and Tax Identification Number (TIN).

• Interested parties are advised to check the website periodically for further postings as this is the primary method of information distribution.

• The government will not issue paper copies.