59--Intent to award to IHS Global Inc. for CAPS Subscription Renewal

The Department of the Army, Mission & Installation Contracting Command at White Sands Missile Range, NM, is planning to award a sole source contract to IHS Global Inc. for the renewal of the CAPS Alert Email subscription service, specifically the BOM Manager with Expert package. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s requirements for this service, and no other suppliers can provide the needed solution. The contract is intended to continue access to this specialized subscription, critical for the agency’s operations, with no competitive solicitation being issued. Although this notice is not a request for quotations and no solicitation documents are available, any responsible sources capable of meeting the requirement are invited to submit a Capability Statement by 4:00 PM MST on May 9, 2012. The contracting office overseeing this procurement is located at White Sands Missile Range, NM, and the point of contact for inquiries is SSG Perez. This requirement highlights the government’s intent to proceed with a sole source award due to the unique capabilities offered exclusively by IHS Global Inc.