76 -- Notice of sole source procurement WRT renew of annual subscription to EIU Country Reports

The Department of Defense, specifically the Hq Usasoc Contracting office at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, intends to negotiate and award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to The Economist Intelligence Unit located in New York City. This contract is for the renewal of an annual subscription to the Country Reports for the Marquat Memorial Library. The procurement is justified under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing The Economist Intelligence Unit as the only known source for this requirement. The anticipated award date is August 10, 2005. While this notice is not a solicitation for offers, the government invites written responses containing technical and pricing information to assess whether bona fide competition exists. All submissions must be received electronically by 4:00 pm EST on August 8, 2005, with no extensions permitted, and no telephone responses will be accepted. The government will not compensate for any information provided. The designated point of contact for this procurement is Contracting Officer Mr. John E. Flanders, who can be reached by email. This notice reflects careful adherence to procurement regulations to ensure compliance while maintaining the option to explore competitive alternatives if they arise.