Media Relations Trng Request for Information V1

SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

Media Relations and Strategic Communications Training
This notice constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.201 for the purpose of determining the capability of sources in the marketplace for a contemplated effort for Media Relations and Strategic Communications Training. This RFI is for procurement planning purposes only for eventual award and shall not be construed as a request for proposals/quotes, solicitation, or commitment on the part of the Government to issue any future solicitation or award. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request.
The contemplated effort would be a firm fixed price contract with a 12-month base period and 4 (12-month) option periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is anticipated to be determined by the Government based on market research and the final acquisition strategy. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 541990 – Professional Scientific, and Technical Services. The United States Secret Service (USSS), Office of Training (TNG), is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of designing, developing, and delivering comprehensive Media Relations and Strategic Communications Training. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research purposes only and is intended to identify qualified sources, innovative training approaches, and effective instructional methodologies that support the agency's media engagement requirements.
Responses will assist the Government in assessing industry capabilities and developing an acquisition strategy for future training requirements.

Purpose
The purpose of this RFI is to gather information from interested parties with expertise in media relations, public affairs, crisis communications, executive communications, and presentation skills development, particularly within federal law enforcement or similarly sensitive operational environments.
The Government seeks information regarding the availability of vendors capable of delivering tiered media relations training programs that prepare United States Secret Service personnel to confidently and effectively communicate with national, regional, and local media representatives in routine, high-profile, and crisis situations.