76--Intent to Sole Source for BNA Daily, Energy and Climate Report, Environment Safe

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Administration and Resources Management plans to procure several specialized publications and resources from Bloomberg BNA, including the BNA Daily Environment Report, Energy and Climate Report, Environment & Safety Resource Center, and RegTracker. This procurement is intended to be conducted on a sole source basis under specific federal acquisition regulations citing Bloomberg BNA as the sole and exclusive provider and distributor of these products. The contract is expected to begin on January 1, 2016, with a base period of 12 months and includes up to four additional one-year option periods, with a total estimated value of approximately $1.33 million across all periods. While the procurement is sole source, any firms believing they can supply these products may submit capability statements challenging the designation of Bloomberg BNA as the exclusive provider by December 24, 2015. All communications related to the procurement must be directed via email to the specified EPA contact and should reference the relevant product names in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained. The contract falls under NAICS code 511120 and is managed by the Headquarters Acquisition Division of the Environmental Protection Agency, with performance taking place in Washington, DC.