SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Communications Manager
- Notice Date
- 7/16/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Public Debt (BPD), Division of Procurement, UNB 4th Floor 200 Third Street, Parkersburg, WV, 26101-5312
- ZIP Code
- 26101-5312
- Solicitation Number
- RFP-03-R-0024
- Response Due
- 8/8/2003
- Archive Date
- 7/17/2004
- Point of Contact
- Kimberly Hedrick, Contract Specialist, Phone 304-480-7027, Fax 304-480-7203, - Tammie Johnson, Contracting Officer, Phone (304) 480-7139, Fax (304) 480-7203,
- E-Mail Address
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Procurement@bpd.treas.gov, procurement@bpd.treas.gov
- Description
- This requirement is being issued by Bureau of the Public Debt on behalf of the African Development Foundation (ADF). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. The ADF, a U.S. Government Agency fostering grassroots participatory development in Africa, is recruiting an individual on a contract basis to serve as the Communications Manager to manage key aspects of its outreach. All offerors must be able to qualify under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 56110 (Office Administration Services) size standard $5.0M. Government cost Estimate: $70,000-$80,000. The period of performance is from October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004 and with two– twelve month option periods. This position is located at the African Development Foundation (ADF) located in Washington, DC. The Contractor shall manage ADF’s public communications, including creating and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy across audiences and channels, as well as define ADF’s brand and core messages, ensuring consistent and effective positioning in the U.S. and Africa. Contractor shall elevate ADF’s presence and visibility to Congress, other NGOs, donors, and country partners, as well as manage the production of communications tools that can be effectively used by ADF-WDC and by partner foundations (including three-year report, newsletters, brochures, and special reports). Provide communications technical assistance and training to ADF partner foundations as needed, and partner with program leaders to develop, produce, and distribute “best practices” based on demonstrated results. Assume leadership role of ADF website, including content development and overall management. Manage development and production of reports to meet congressional obligations. Prepare articles, speeches, etc. for senior Foundation representatives, and develop and manage departmental budget. Periodic travel to Africa will be necessary. Travel will be funded under separate travel authorization issued by ADF. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries are negotiable in accordance with government regulations based on demonstrated salary history and market comparability of similar positions. Evaluation criteria – Evaluation criteria will be weighted equally. Rating will be completed through a 4-step tier review process. The first tier will be an evaluation based on the following: 1. Bachelors’ degree with 10 years of recent practical experience in a communications/marketing role, corporate experiences a plus. 2. Expert knowledge of and experience in communications project management, writing and editing skills with a portfolio of high-quality projects that were delivered on time and within budget. 3. Experience in developing and maintaining websites and other forms of electronic and print communications. 4. Knowledge of international, grassroots-based community development; experience in Africa preferred. 5. Experience in selecting and managing external communications vendors to include: graphic design firms and web development. 6. Experience in developing and implementing a comprehensive and strategic communications plan. 7. Proven track record in media relations. The second tier will be to request no more than 3 writings samples/portfolios from the top 12 candidates. The writing samples/portfolios should demonstrate the applicants writing ability and style, their knowledge base concerning international development, and their ability to effectively communicate an organization’s mission and accomplishments. The third tier will be conducted once the writing samples/portfolios have been evaluated. In this tier, based on the review of the writing samples/portfolios no more than 8 candidates will be contacted by phone for an interview. The fourth and final tier will be to request personal interviews with the top candidates from the phone interviews. The interview portion will test the applicants’ knowledge base concerning international development and ADF’s work, their background and skill in strategic communications planning and implementation, their media relations’ capability, their verbal communications, their problem-solving ability, and their web experience. Contract award – The African Development Foundation is authorized to enter into personal service contracts under section 506(a)(5) of the African Development Act. Contract award shall be made to the responsible applicant, in conforming to this RFP, who provides an overall best value to the Government; past performance, personnel qualification and cost considered. See Numbered Note 1. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or OF-612, a cost proposal, and three (3) past performance references including name, address, and phone number along with a cost proposal on a separate page by e-mail to: Kimberly.Hedrick@bpd.treas.gov or by mail to Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street, UNB 4th Floor, Parkersburg, WV 26101 by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on August 8, 2003. The cost proposal should identify the fee requested by the applicant for providing the service for each option period. You must reference Solicitation Number RFQ-03-090 on your cover letter and resume. Applicants must call 304-480-7027 to confirm receipt of faxed offers. For information regarding this solicitation contact Kim Hedrick at 304-480-7027 or Tammie Johnson at 304-480-7139. Interested offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive notification when any amendments are issued and available for downloading. Please note that the General Services Administration provides the notification service as a convenience and does not guarantee that notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list. Therefore, we recommend that you monitor the FedBizOpps site for all information relevant to desired acquisitions. If the Internet option is not available to you, you may receive a hard copy of the solicitation and any amendments (via U.S. Mail) by faxing your request to (304) 480-7203 or e-mailing your request to procurement@bpd.treas.gov.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/TREAS/BPD/DP/RFP-03-R-0024/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20005
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20005
- Record
- SN00373512-F 20030718/030716221845 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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