# DCI Advertising and Promotion for The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/m549004509962

- Solicitation number: M549004509962
- Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Commander (M00264)
- NAICS: 541810 Advertising Agencies
- Product or service code: T099 Other Photographic, Mapping, Printing, and Publication Services
- Place of performance: Indianapolis, Indiana
- County: Marion County (FIPS 18097). https://abierto.us/counties/marion-county-in-18097
- City: Indianapolis. https://abierto.us/cities/indianapolis-in-1836003
- First posted: April 9, 2024
- Last posted: May 7, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0fee55587fd0403d88b0d17e94de0a6f/view

## Description

Advertising services to create and increase public awareness and understanding of the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps (D&B) as well as the United States Marine Corps (USMC), specifically within Drum Corps International (DCI) and marching band instrumental music community.

Intended use: The services further active community awareness, public affairs, and community relations between the civilian public and the USMC as well as allow for the increased operational and logistical efficiency at requested performances throughout the summer months at Drum Corps International events.

The DCI Sponsorship Package includes website and social media advertising, promotion at DCI sanctioned events, signage in high-visibility locations at select DCI events, tickets and credentials for D&B VIPs at DCI events, and the title of presenting sponsor for DCI events.

**Application:** Web Advertising and social media usage, Intercom promotioinal announcment during event along with the ability to perform, signage at events, VIP and general admin tickets with the ability to set up promotional booth. The Government intends to award a sole source contract for the above services to DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL, INC located at 2495 DIRECTORS ROW, SUITE 1, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46241 USA. Proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit to only one source. Under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements.

**DURATION:** The contract is for a period of performance from 01 May 2024 to 30 April 2025. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. For specific questions please contact Sergeant Diaz, Ramiro.

**Email:** ramiro.diaz@usmc.mil

## Publications

- April 9, 2024: Sources sought, due April 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice ea119282b505446c9357cd3689d82364. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ea119282b505446c9357cd3689d82364/view
- May 7, 2024: Special notice, due May 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM EDT. Notice 0fee55587fd0403d88b0d17e94de0a6f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0fee55587fd0403d88b0d17e94de0a6f/view

## Points of contact

- Ramiro Diaz, ramiro.diaz@usmc.mil, 7037840827

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