NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO F-CONCEPTS, INC. FOR NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES
Overview
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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 United States Department of War (DoW), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Acquisition Directorate (AD), intends to award a sole source contract to F-Concepts, Inc. for Newspaper and Magazine Delivery Support Services. This action is being pursued on a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) sole source basis to ensure continuity of services while a permanent contract is procured. Interested parties may submit capability statements by March 5, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. EST.
Purpose & Scope
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI), not a request for proposals. The contract aims to provide essential Newspaper and Magazine Delivery Support Services for an estimated six-month base period. The purpose is to maintain these services without interruption until a long-term competitive contract can be established. The services will be performed in Washington, DC.
Contract Details
- Intended Contractor: F-Concepts, Inc. (CAGE: 674R2)
- Services: Newspaper and Magazine Delivery Support Services
- Period of Performance: Estimated six-month base period
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501
- NAICS Code: 492210, Local Messengers and Local Delivery
- Size Standard: $34 million
- Set-Aside: Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Sole Source
Response Information
This notice is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for solicitations will not be honored. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services may identify their interest and capability by responding via email to whs.mc-alex.ad.mbx.ks@mail.mil. The email should have the subject line: Response to NOI NW021020260627 and be submitted no later than 3:00 P.M. EST, March 5, 2026. Submissions should support the offeror's capability and will be furnished at no cost to the Government. The maximum file size for submissions is 5MB.
Important Notes
The Government's decision on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on responses is solely at its discretion. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive action is in the Government's best interest. The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Steven Yang
- Email: steven.yang3.civ@mail.mil