Justification publication for Law360 legal news subscription

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a sole source justification for a delivery order under GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract 47QREA22D0014 to procure a Law360 legal news subscription services for enterprise-wide use. The acquisition is justified under GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii) and 41 U.S.C. § 152(3), as RELX, Inc. is the exclusive provider of Law360, a highly specialized and unique platform offering proprietary legal content on litigation, securities law, bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, and fintech, which cannot be obtained from any other source. The service includes real-time digital access to original analysis, searchable archives, email alerts, and daily newsletters over a five-year period comprising one base year and four option years, with performance and delivery occurring electronically at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. No physical deliverables, packaging, or marking requirements apply, and the contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price delivery order under the Federal Supply Schedule without competitive bidding. Certification by both technical and contracting officials confirms the uniqueness of the solution and compliance with procurement regulations, while no pricing data, line items, or cost details are disclosed. The procurement does not involve competitive evaluation factors, socioeconomic certifications, security clearances, or key personnel requirements, and no formal proposals, submission deadlines, or attachment inventories are applicable due to its non-competitive nature. The contracting office is located in Washington, D.C., with Jeremy Garrett as the primary point of contact, and the agency’s activity code is 503102.