Intent to Sole Source Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Solicitation # OAS-CIO-R-15-0133 Procurement Type - Pre-solicitation Title -ProQuest Newsstand Core Collection Classification Code - 7630 -Newspapers and Periodicals NAICS Code - 511110 - Newspaper Publishers The Executive Office of the President intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to ProQuest LLC on a sole source basis in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) - When non-competitive procedures may be used, FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is to provide on-line database service access to electronic versions of three historical newspapers (New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post) with the original images and the ability to browse by date of publication back to their first 19th century issues. The period of performance is a 12-month base period and two 12-month option years. This is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation is available. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government. The response must be in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support respondent's ability to provide timely and effective services within three (3) calendar days of this publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. The point of contact is: Noemi Edwards - Contract Specialist at solicitations@oa.eop.gov. A solicitation will not be posted. Submissions are due by September 21, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via email ONLY. Questions submitted by phone or fax will not be considered.