D -- NewsBank Newsfile Collection Subscription

The contract pertains to the acquisition of a subscription to the NewsBank Newsfile Collection, with solicitation number FA2521-08-T-0008, posted on October 19, 2007. The Department of Defense, specifically the 45th Contracting Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida, is the contracting agency. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 511120 and is identified as a sole source/brand name requirement, meaning there is no intent to solicit competitive quotes. The government has chosen to comply with FAR 5.101(a)(2) by publicizing the solicitation solely on FedBizOpps for proposed contract actions expected to be above $10,000 but not exceeding $25,000. Although this is not a request for competitive quotes, the government remains open to receiving responses from any sources capable of providing the exact item within ten days following the solicitation’s publication. The points of contact for this opportunity are Bonnie S. Pruett and Supervisory Contracting Officer Shelley A Hall, both based at Patrick Space Force Base, providing their respective email addresses and phone numbers for inquiries. This setup allows for streamlined acquisition while maintaining transparency as required by federal regulations.