NOTICE OF INTENT FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions.  THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.  The Government intends to limit competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-2 – Unusual and Compelling Urgency.  The acquisition will be conducted through FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The proposed procurement is for book fair participation and promotion material services for which the Government intends to award to Al-Mada Foundation for Media, Culture, and Arts, under the authority prescribed by FAR 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  This action will result in award for allocation and set-up of prime exhibition location for the United States Government, and daily coverage of the U.S. Embassy Baghdad activities across various media platforms.