NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE –RELX, Inc. - LexisNexis Digital Library Collection

The U.S. International Trade Commission intends to award a sole-source contract to RELX Inc. for an annual subscription to the LexisNexis Digital Library Collection under FAR 6.302-1, citing that RELX is the only responsible source for this requirement. The service provides electronic and print access to a comprehensive legal research database, including cases, statutes, forms, and exclusive publications from LexisNexis and Matthew Bender, critical for the legal staff of the Commission. The contract has an initial one-year performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four anticipated one-year option periods, each potentially extending the contract by four years, though the exact duration of the options is specified as uncertain. The estimated total value of the contract is $88,500, classified under NAICS code 519290 for Internet Publishing and Web Search and PSC code DA10. No competitive solicitation will be issued, and this notice serves solely as an informational announcement; any comments or information submitted within five days of posting may be considered but do not guarantee a change in the sole-source determination. The place of performance is Washington, D.C., and inquiries should be directed to Ian Quillman, the designated Contracting Officer. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, packaging requirements, or administrative details are included, as the document represents a pre-award notice rather than a finalized contract.