76--Intent to Sole Source EnergyWire, E&E Daily, Greenwire and E&E News PM Periodica

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Administration and Resources Management plans to procure subscriptions for the periodicals EnergyWire, E&E Daily, Greenwire, and E&E News PM from E&E Publishing LLC on a sole source basis. This decision is grounded in the assertion that E&E Publishing is the sole and exclusive distributor of these publications under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.03-1. The contract will have an initial 12-month performance period starting January 1, 2016, with the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. The total estimated value for the full duration of the contract is approximately $389,590. Any firms that believe they can provide comparable products have the opportunity to challenge the sole source determination by submitting a capability statement to the EPA. Responses must be sent via email to Brent Maravilla by December 24, 2015, with the subject line clearly indicating the sole source intent for EnergyWire, E&E Daily, Greenwire, and E&E News PM. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained, ensuring all communications remain in writing. The contract is managed under the Headquarters Acquisition Division based in Washington, DC, with the relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 511120, identifying it within the publishing industry.