New Mexico National Guard (NMNG) Advertising Services

2.0 BACKGROUND

The New Mexico Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion and the New Mexico Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Office are tasked with promoting their respective services to gain the interest and attention of prospective recruits. Both organizations require the services of an experienced contractor to develop and execute comprehensive, multi-platform marketing programs. These programs are intended to generate qualified leads, increase brand awareness, and support recruiters to help the NMARNG and NMANG achieve their annual recruitment and retention goals. The primary target audience includes, but is not limited to, individuals aged 17-42 in the state of New Mexico and surrounding designated market areas.

3.0 REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

The Government has two distinct requirements for advertising services: one supporting the NMARNG and one supporting the NMANG. While specific performance metrics differ between the two, the overall scope of work is similar. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, management, and resources necessary to develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive marketing and advertising strategy for each organization.

The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following key areas:

1. Program and Campaign Management: Oversee all aspects of the marketing program, coordinate initiatives, and provide regular, detailed reporting on campaign performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
2. Market Research and Strategy: Conduct market research and analysis to develop and implement a data-driven marketing strategy and media plan tailored to each organization's objectives.
3. Creative Services: Develop brand positioning and produce creative materials for various media platforms. This includes the production of television commercials (e.g., 15- and 30-second spots) and online artwork for digital campaigns that adhere to Army National Guard and Air National Guard brand standards.
4. Media Planning and Buying: Execute an opti-channel marketing campaign that includes a mix of traditional and digital media. Potential channels include:
   1. On-Air and Online Media: Television advertising across New Mexico and designated regional markets.
   2. Targeted Digital Advertising: Digital campaigns utilizing Over-the-Top (OTT), Connected TV (CTV), and display ads to deliver impressions to targeted demographics.
   3. Out-of-Home (OOH) Advertising: A statewide campaign with placements such as billboards and transit advertising.
   4. Movie Theater Advertising: In-theater advertising in key markets throughout the state.
   5. Live Promotions: Securing and coordinating appearances and interviews on local media stations.

4.0 INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INTERESTED PARTIES

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement that addresses the following. Please limit your response to no more than ten (10) pages.

1. Company Information: Company Name, Address, Website, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and any applicable socio-economic statuses (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).
2. Experience: Provide a brief description of your company's experience managing integrated advertising campaigns that include both traditional (TV, OOH) and digital (OTT, CTV) media.
3. Capabilities: Provide a brief description that your company has the capability or does not have the capability to provide all/some services of this sources sought.

5.0 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Responses must be submitted electronically to [email protected] no later than the response due date listed for this sources sought.
2. The email subject line must state: "Response to Sources Sought: NMNG Advertising Services".
3. The submission should be in a single PDF or Microsoft Word file.

6.0 DISCLAIMER

This notice is for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. A response to this notice is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.