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Notice of award - PoliticoPro Subscription

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Contract Overview

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The contract pertains to a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures aimed at renewing a 12-month subscription for PoliticoPro Agriculture, a specialized news service providing in-depth reporting on topics relevant to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The subscription is considered vital for USDA/OSEC/OCR staff to monitor and promptly respond to timely and critical information related to food safety, trade, nutrition programs, crop insurance, farm loans, and the rural economy. Due to the proprietary nature of PoliticoPro's content and its exclusive coverage, the Government has determined that this service is the only source capable of meeting the agency’s needs. This notice is not a solicitation or request for quotation but serves to inform interested parties of the intended sole source award and to provide an opportunity for firms to express their capability and interest in the contract. Any response must demonstrate clear evidence that competition would benefit future procurements; however, the Government retains sole discretion to proceed without competition. The contract is expected to fall within the $15,000 to $25,000 range and is associated with NAICS code 511110. Inquiries or notifications should be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer, Christine D. Wallace, at the USDA office in Fort Collins, Colorado. The place of performance is Washington, DC.

General Info

Sole source renewal contract for 12-month PoliticoPro Agriculture subscription, valued $15,000-$25,000.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Ocp-Pod-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-Ftc USDA

NAICS

511110 - Newspaper Publishers

Place of Performance

WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedSep 19

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Ocp-Pod-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-Ftc USDA

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFORT COLLINS, CO, 80521, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Ocp-Pod-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-Ftc USDA

Office AddressFORT COLLINS, CO, 80521, USA

Contacts

Christine D. WallaceContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This notice is posted in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(2)...For proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not expected to exceed $25,000; and FAR 5.207(c)(14)...noncompetitive contract actions. Notice of award of a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13). This notice is for information only, a solicitation will not be issued. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511110. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1, the Government intends to negotiate a sole source contract for renewal of a 12-month subscription of PoliticoPro. Politico Pro Agriculture is a subscription-based news service that extensively reports on the U.S. Department of Agriculture and issues important to the Department. The articles published on this site are copyrighted and not available in the public domain. In order to fully support the mission of the Department, it is critical that USDA/OSEC/OCR staff are able to monitor and respond to these articles in a timely manner. OCR is unable to respond timely without access to this context. Having access to PoliticoPro Agriculture is critical to USDA's mission because of the in-depth coverage they provide on food safety, trade issues, nutrition programs, crop insurance, farm loans and the rural economy. The Government has determined that PoliticoPro, is the only source that will satisfy the agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes that it can meet the specifications above may give written notification to the Contracting Officer. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to USDA/DA/OCP/POD/AMB-FTC, ATTN: Christine D. Wallace, 301 S. Howes St., Ste. 321, Fort Collins, CO 80521, or sent by email to contact@example.gov. Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Response to this sole source notice and justification is not required.