Notice of Intent to Sole Source e-Cig Intelligence Database Subscription
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The FDA Center for Tobacco Products intends to enter into a sole source contract with Tamarind Media Limited for a subscription to the Ecig Intelligence database. This acquisition is necessary to obtain comprehensive market data on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, including usage rates, market size, pricing, distribution channels, and international regulatory and tax information. The agency has determined that Ecig Intelligence is the only source capable of providing the specific data required for effective domestic and international market regulation. Under solicitation number SS-75F40126Q00323, the government is notifying potential sources of its intent to bypass competitive bidding per FAR 6.302-1. While the award is intended for Tamarind Media Limited, other responsible sources may submit capability statements by September 11, 2026, for consideration. The procurement is managed by the FDA Office of Acq Grant Svcs, with Nakita Archibald serving as the primary point of contact.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Silver Spring, MD, 20903, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The Food and Drug Administration intends to make a sole source award for a subscription to Ecig intelligence, a comprehensive source known for Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) market data. The FDAs/Center for Tobacco Products requires this data to be able to measure and compare incidence and usage rates,market size, product form adoption, online and offline pricing, distribution channels, domestic and foreign product and marketing regulation, taxes, and points of contact. Effective regulation necessitates a full knowledge of the history and status of these factors and how they affect the market domestically and internationally. ECigIntelligence is the only source for the comprehensive data needed.
The FDA intends to make a sole source award for this subscription to:
Tamarind Media Limited
5 St. John’s Lane
London ECIM 4BH
In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement within five (5) days after the publication of this synopsis which shall be considered by the agency. Responses received after 5 days
or without the required information may not be considered.
For information concerning this acquisition contact:
Nakita Archibald
Contract Specialist
Nakita.Archibald@fda.hhs.gov
A determination by the Government not to compete because of information received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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