R -- Intent to Sole Source for Real Estate Executive Board Publications

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to award a sole source purchase order for a subscription to the Real Estate Executive Board Publications, which will be provided exclusively by the Real Estate Executive Board located in Washington, DC. This subscription is essential for the Office of Real Property to effectively carry out its mission by offering guidance and coordinating communication between DHS real estate executives and other federal agencies with significant real estate assets. The award will be made without full and open competition under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1 (a)(1)(2), as the Real Estate Executive Board is identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 519190 and managed by the Contract Administration Services Division within DHS. Given the unique nature of this subscription and the critical timing constraints to meet mission needs, the government has determined that competitive proposals are neither feasible nor necessary. The notice emphasizes that interested parties should not submit competing proposals and directs any inquiries to Mario Bejarano via email or facsimile. The solicitation, identified as RUAS-07-00085, was posted on August 24, 2007, and underscores the urgency and exclusivity of this procurement.