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1232SA26Q0850 - Notice of Intent to Make Award on a Sole Source Basis for Annual Subscription Service for Access World News Research Collection USDA-ARS-NEA Beltsville MD

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1232SA26Q0850Federal

Submission Closed06/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Northeast Area, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to NEWSBANK for an annual subscription to the Access World News Research Collection, with a period of performance from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. This procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services, specifically in accordance with FAR 12.204, and the NAICS code is 513120. No solicitation will be issued, and this notice serves solely as an informational announcement, not as a request for proposals or a commitment by the government. Potential sources may submit written substantiating documentation to the designated point of contact, Theodore Blume, within five calendar days of the notice date, but oral communications and telephone calls will not be accepted. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on responses received, and all submissions will be evaluated only for this purpose. The notice was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of June 30, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to a single vendor based on the government’s determination of sole source eligibility.

General Info

USDA plans sole-source award to NewsBank for 2026–2027 news database subscription under FAR Part 12.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

513120 - Periodical PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, 20705, USA

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NONE

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 24

special-notice

Response DeadlineJun 30

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Submission Closed

06/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Theodore Blume

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Full Description

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. No solicitation will be issued.

Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses are to be received within five (5) calendar days of this notice. No telephone calls are being accepted.

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area, intends to award on a single source basis. Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to NEWSBANK. This is for annual subscription service for Access World News Research Collection. NAICS Code is 513120. Period of Performance is estimated to be 08/01/2026 through 07/31/2027 for the base award year.

Award is in accordance FAR 12.204.