Online legal research (OLR) and media services for the office of the general counsel
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 86615123F00003
- Awardee
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West Publishing Corporation UEI L997DB4PEJL8
- Awarding agency
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Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration
- Obligated
- $1,010,328
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- RFQOGCTO Solicitation number
- Contract value 50% obligated
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- $1,098,671.40 Current, with exercised options
- $2,007,665.40 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development
- NAICS code
- 519130 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Eagan, MN 55123, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | -$156,127 | |
| Exercise an Option | $424,818 | |
| Exercise an Option | $399,667 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $341,970 |
About this award
West Publishing Corporation, operating as West, A Thomson Reuters Business, received a $2.01M Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call for online legal research and media services supporting the Office of the General Counsel through January 28, 2028. The award, announced on January 29, 2023, operates under the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and utilizes firm fixed-price pricing with no set-aside designation. This contract was administratively transferred from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to GSA in accordance with Executive Order 14240, which directed consolidation of federal procurement to eliminate waste and reduce taxpayer costs. The place of performance is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
West Publishing's comprehensive legal research platform, primarily anchored by its Westlaw offerings and related investigative tools, serves as a critical infrastructure resource for federal agencies requiring advanced legal research capabilities. The company maintains a substantial federal presence through its $690M Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) indefinite delivery contract with the Library of Congress, which functions as a government-wide acquisition vehicle enabling federal agencies to access commercial electronic information resources and legal research services. This particular Office of the General Counsel BPA award represents a targeted delivery mechanism for accessing West's specialized legal research and media services across the broader federal legal community.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 86615123F00003?
86615123F00003 was awarded to West Publishing Corporation by Federal Acquisition Service (General Services Administration) on January 29, 2023.
How much is contract 86615123F00003 worth?
The government has obligated $1,010,328 on 86615123F00003. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,098,671. Its potential value, with all options, is $2,007,665.
Which agency awarded contract 86615123F00003?
Federal Acquisition Service (General Services Administration) awarded 86615123F00003, with funding from Office of General Counsel (Department of Housing and Urban Development).
Is contract 86615123F00003 an order under another contract?
Yes. 86615123F00003 is a BPA call under GS02F026DA-86615123A00002, a blanket purchase agreement, on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
Was contract 86615123F00003 competed?
The extent of competition for 86615123F00003 was full and open competition.
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