76--Congressional Information Web Service

The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued contract 1333MJ26Q0007 for a Congressional Information Web Service to support the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. This web-based subscription service provides comprehensive congressional news, legislative tracking, member profiles, and document management, including searchable archives dating back to the 1990s. The service is designed to assist NOAA with policy tracking and congressional analysis through features such as customizable email alerts, daily newsletters, and multiple licensed user access. The contract is structured with a twelve-month base period and four consecutive one-year option periods, extending the total potential performance period through May 8, 2031. While the official place of performance is listed in Kansas City, Missouri, the work is predominantly performed at the contractor's own site with virtual delivery and occasional training in Silver Spring, Maryland. The agreement incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses emphasizing national security and supply chain integrity, including prohibitions on Kaspersky Lab products, ByteDance applications, and specific foreign telecommunications equipment. Compliance requirements also include strict adherence to the Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and various socioeconomic certifications.