D -- On-Line Magazine Subscriptions

The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations plans to negotiate a sole source purchase order for one-year online subscriptions to Congress Daily magazine and the National Journal through the National Journal Group. This procurement is not a competitive solicitation but a notification of intent to negotiate directly with the specified vendor. Responses to this notice were required by noon Eastern Standard Time on August 21, 2007. The contract falls under NAICS code 519110, which pertains to internet publishing and broadcasting. The contract is managed by the Contract Administration Services Division of DHS and will be performed primarily in Washington, D.C. The main point of contact is Myrtle Miller, a Contract Specialist, with additional contact available through E. Darlene Bullock. This effort supports the DHS’s information needs by securing access to key legislative and political reporting through the two online publications, ensuring current and reliable sources for the department’s operational and policy functions.