Dow Jones Wall Street Journal

The Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Library Acquisitions Services intends to negotiate with Dow Jones for print and online copies of The Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal contains copyright protected information that is utilized by Department of Justice staff and attorneys for research and trial preparation. This publication discuss very important news, court cases, legal issues, and business and financial news. The Wall Street Journal is copyright protected and thus Dow Jones is the only known source for this publication. The statutory authority for the proposed procurement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), only one responsible source. The solicitation will not be distributed on the General Services Administration website (http://www.fedbizopps.gov). This is not a formal solicitation, however, interested concerns must respond within ten (10) days from the date of this synopsis with written documentation, detailed data and pricing information, which clearly demonstrates their ability to perform the requirement. Responses received as a result to this notice of intent shall be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will not be considered as either bids or proposals. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based upon the written responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The proposed contract will supply Department locations nationwide. The anticipated period of performance under any resultant contract will be one (1) year. Responses must be submitted to the address shown in this announcement.