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The government intends to award a sole source order to Reuters America, Inc. for a recurring subscription to their services, covering a base year plus four additional one-year option periods. This action is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing negotiation with a single source without a competitive solicitation. This notice serves only as a presolicitation announcement, not a request for proposals, and the government reserves the right to decide whether or not to compete the requirement after receiving any responses. Interested parties must submit a full capability statement within five days of the notice's publication, with no costs to be reimbursed for response preparation. The contract falls under NAICS code 519110 and is managed by the Fletc Glynco Procurement Office within the Department of Homeland Security. The office is located in Brunswick, Georgia, and Benjamin P. Senker is the designated point of contact for this procurement. No formal solicitation package is available, and the government emphasizes timely submission of inquiries that address the government's needs for this sole source acquisition.