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Melinda Riddick

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Melinda Riddick is a Contract Specialist. Melinda is associated with 35 contracts. Activity spans Software Publishers, Other Computer Related Services, and Newspaper Publishers.

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Melinda Riddick

Contract Specialist

contact@example.gov

Phone

+1 (555) 000-0000

Last seen

Jun 23, 2026

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Contract specialist

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Federal1

Match Quality

Strong

SOLE SOURCE Special Notice - Weslaw

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, is procuring Westlaw Advantage, an online legal research platform, through a sole-source task order under GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract GS-02F-026DA, awarded to West Publishing Corporation, a Thomson Reuters business. The acquisition is for a five-year period, beginning July 1, 2026, and extending through June 30, 2031, with a base year and four option years totaling an estimated cost of $2,420,638.92. The platform is required to provide comprehensive access to federal and state legal resources, including exclusive proprietary content such as American Jurisprudence, American Law Reports, Black’s Law Dictionary, and Wright & Miller’s Federal Practice and Procedure, alongside unmatched AI-powered tools like Deep Research, Litigation Document Analyzer, Claims Explorer, and AI Jurisdictional Surveys. Westlaw Advantage is the only service equipped with ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for AI Management Systems, and its proprietary features, including the West Key Number System and KeyCite Citator Service, are deemed indispensable and irreplaceable by the agency. The sole-source justification is grounded in GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii), which permits non-competitive acquisitions when only one source possesses uniquely specialized capabilities that cannot be met by any other vendor. Market research conducted confirmed that no alternative legal research platforms offer the same combination of certified AI functionalities and exclusive editorial content required to support the Department’s high-stakes legal analysis needs. Although orders against GSA schedules are exempt from full and open competition requirements, a written justification was prepared and approved, affirming that GSA has already established the pricing as fair and reasonable. The agency has provided an opportunity for other entities to submit a Statement of Qualifications by June 29, 2026, to demonstrate equivalent capability, but no such alternatives have been identified. Performance will be delivered remotely with no physical deliverables, and the contract includes firm-fixed-price annual payments with no provision for renegotiation. The acquisition does not involve set-asides, and no additional special requirements such as security clearances, packaging, or delivery logistics are applicable due to the fully digital nature of the service.

Department Of CommerceWashington, DC, 20590, USA$413K–$2.4M est.

NAICS

519290

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

PSC

B522

Special Studies and Analysis (Not R&D)

Posted Jun 23, 2026

693JK426R500004

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Federal3

Match Quality

Strong

SOLE SOURCE SPECIAL NOTICE - Amendment 00001

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, is pursuing a sole-source acquisition through Amendment 00001 to Solicitation 693JK426R600004 for a three-year subscription to Politico Pro and Energy & Environment News services, with a base year and two option years, totalling an estimated value of $64,780. The contract will provide the Office of Public Affairs with comprehensive legislative, regulatory, and appropriations intelligence essential to fulfilling statutory responsibilities related to transportation policy. The services include real-time tracking of federal and state legislation, regulatory actions, congressional hearings, appropriations activity, and dynamic directories, supported by proprietary journalism from over 300 policy specialists and customizable alert systems. The award is justified on the grounds that Politico Pro and Energy & Environment News are the only vendors capable of delivering the depth, breadth, and continuity of coverage required, given the agency’s existing investments in customized workflows and the inability of any other provider to replicate the integration and institutional knowledge already embedded in the current system. Market research confirmed only limited alternatives exist for such specialized, consolidated policy intelligence, and switching vendors would incur prohibitive costs and disruption. The original bid deadline of June 19, 2026, was revised to June 18, 2026, at 12:45 p.m. EST due to a clerical error and because June 19 is a federal holiday when the government will be closed. The contracting officer and contract specialist have determined the proposed rates are fair and reasonable, and all invoices will be evaluated for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness per FAR Part 31. While the acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.102 and 6.104 for other than full and open competition, any entity believing it can meet the agency's requirements may submit a Statement of Qualifications via email by June 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The government will make the sole-source justification publicly available within 30 days post-award, as required, and may re-compete future work after the option periods expire, subject to transition planning.

Department Of TransportationWashington, DC, 20590, USA$65K est.

NAICS

513110

Newspaper Publishers

PSC

7630

Books, Maps, and Other Publications

Posted Jun 18, 2026

693JK426R600004

Closed

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Federal3

Match Quality

Strong

News Clip Services - Amendment 00001

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Affairs, is seeking a commercial provider under Solicitation Number 693JK426R500002 to deliver comprehensive News Clips Services, including media monitoring, analysis, and reporting to support senior leadership. The requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price contract with a five-year performance period comprising one base year and four one-year option periods, beginning July 1, 2026, and potentially extending through June 30, 2031. The solicitation is full and open with no set-aside, governed under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items, but incorporates evaluation practices typical of FAR Part 15 acquisitions, including a Best Value selection process where technical superiority outweighs price. The NAICS code is 519290 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Offerors must submit a two-volume proposal by June 11, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST via email, with the technical volume limited to 50 pages and including staff resumes, a sample daily news briefing, Section 508 compliance plan, and required attachments on responsibility and telecom equipment, while the price volume must include completed, signed pricing tables. Evaluation factors are weighted in descending order of importance: Technical Capabilities, Corporate Experience, Management Approach, Past Performance, and Price, each assessed using an adjectival rating scale from Excellent to Unsatisfactory. The contract demands real-time monitoring of broadcast, print, internet, and social media; delivery of two daily analyst-written briefings including a 4:45 a.m. report for the Secretary; access to North American media databases and analytics tools; and full compliance with accessibility standards under Section 508. Contractors must adhere to strict requirements including a DOT background check, signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement, disclosing any Organizational Conflicts of Interest as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and following detailed invoicing procedures via the Delphi eInvoicing portal with strict mandatory data elements per the Prompt Payment Act. Overtime is prohibited unless pre-approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and reimbursed only if actually required. All proposals must reference the solicitation number in the email subject line and include current SAM registration certifications, tax identification and DUNS numbers, and acknowledgment of all amendments. The Contracting Officer is Mel

Department Of CommerceWashington, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

519290

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

PSC

R612

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Jun 2, 2026

693JK426R500002

Closed

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Federal1