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needed by the N is available from only one responsible source and no other type of property or service will satisfy the needs of the N .

5. Demonstration of Contractor�s Unique Qualifications and/or Product�s Unique Features

NAL is mandated by 7 U.S.C. 3125a to serve as the primary agricultural information of the United States. One of its functions is the comprehensive acquisition of material that contains reports of original research, new scientific findings, information of potential historical value, and information that would support USDA's research.

The contents of The Financial Times are unique and not available from any other source. The publisher holds the copyright to the contents.

is published for economists and those working in finance and is needed by USDA researchers and analysts working on economic issues of concern to USDA No other source, such as electronic resource providers (aggregators) may deliver contents without a direct license from the publisher. The above publisher is the only source determined capable of supplying NAL�s requirements for immediate and complete electronic access via the Internet for all USDA users to content.

6. Federal Opportunities ( ) Announcement/Potential Sources

The Government will synopsize the current requirement prior to award. The Government also posted a sources Sought notice through SAM.Gov on June 29, 2023 with responses due July 09, 2023 to determine if there are any potential sources for this requirement.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

A fair and reasonable cost will be determined based on published catalog prices, previous purchases of similar items and negotiation of price awarded.

8. Market Survey

Market research was conducted through a SAM.Gov Sources Sought notice posting.

No sources sought responses were received. As there are zero technically capable responses provided, it is determined that only one source is available to meet this requirement. Market research was also conducted through reviewing previous purchases of similar/identical acquisitions, Internet research, and vendor conversations at conferences by NAL acquisitions staff, as well as consultation with industry reports on serials pricing:

� The 2023 EBSCO Serials Price Projection Report https://www.ebsco.com/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/EBSCO-Serials-Price- Projections-Report-2023.pdf

� and the 2023 Library Journal Periodicals Price Survey https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/going-for-gold-deep-in-the-red

All methods confirmed that only one source was available. The market research returned no results other than the proposed contractor as an authorized source can fulfill NAL�s requirement.

9. Additional Support No other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition are available.

No technical data packages, specifications, or statements of work were developed due to lack of need. A determination has been made that only one vendor can fulfill the need of the NAL.

10. Other Interested Sources

No technically capable response have been received and there is only one source that can meet all of the government�s requirements.

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

The Financial Times is the copyright holder to these publications, there is no expectation that two or more responses would be submitted by qualified small businesses. Based on information provided, there is no expectation that another other sources would have the legal right to provide these resources.

12. Certifications

Requirements/Program Office:

I certify that facts and representations under my cognizance included in this justification form are complete and accurate basis for the justification.

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Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Chief of the Contracting Office:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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