--Matthew Bender Publications Subscriptions

The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services, through its Contracting Center of Excellence, plans to issue a sole source purchase order to LexisNexis Matthew Bender Subscriptions, located in Albany, New York, for the provision of subscriptions published during the current fiscal year. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(ii)(B), which allows for non-competitive contracting when only one source is available. The government is not soliciting competitive bids but will consider capability statements submitted by potential respondents by 10:00 A.M. on January 19, 2009. Any such submissions must provide compelling evidence that competitive procurement would be advantageous in future acquisitions, although the government retains full discretion in deciding whether to pursue competition. The contract, identified by solicitation number HQ0008830900002000, falls under NAICS code 511120, related to the publishing industry, and will be managed through the W6QK Adap Spt Office of the Department of Defense, located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The point of contact for this action is Mr. Robert Meekie, Contract Specialist, who can be reached via phone or email. This procurement reflects the government's intent to efficiently secure the necessary subscription services to support its operations without unnecessary delays associated with competitive bidding.