76 -- Periodicals

The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, plans to award a sole source purchase order to WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION, doing business as Thomson/West, for law journals and CD-ROM publications. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source contract when only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. No solicitation documents will be issued, and the purchase order will be firm fixed-price. While this notice of intent is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, other businesses capable of fulfilling the requirement must submit supporting documentation by 2:00 pm CST on October 31, 2005, to be considered for a potential competitive procurement. This contract, titled "76 -- Periodicals," is associated with NAICS code 511120, which relates to publishing industries. The contracting office responsible is the 42nd Contracting Squadron under the Department of Defense, located at Maxwell AFB, AL. The point of contact for this procurement is Areea D Malone, Contract Specialist, who can be reached via email or phone for additional information. The purchase order is intended to support the agency’s need for specialized legal publications and related media.