Political_Pro_Sole_Source_and_SoW_(002).pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTING PROCEDURES

The services listed in POTS Order 17-002407 is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this service.

This order is restricted to the following source:

Manufacturer: Politico Pro Manufacturer POC & Phone #: Dave Gelsomino (703) 236-7911 Mfr. Address: 1100 Wilson Blvd., Fl. 6, Arlington, VA 22209 Manufacturers Dealer/Rep: N/A Dealer/Rep Address/Phone Number: N/A

___ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

• The subscription to Politico Pro will enable staff in the legislative offices of the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) and Office of the Director (OD) Offices to benefit from early-bird editions of their morning newsletters, customized news alerts, access to our in-depth calendars and Pro-only events and more. The flat one year subscription fee is $21,350.00 ($1,050 per user for 10 users with an additional cost of $1,550 per user for 7 users for legislative compass). This is a new contract will be effective for one year following the date of the award.

___ Specific characteristics of the material or services that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail wily only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

• Politico Pro maintains a team of more than 85 accomplished journalists that cover 14 topic areas including Health Care, and eHealth as well as broad policy areas of interest across the government. The Health Care policy area is covered by 10 reporters. Politico Pro delivers subscribers game-changing developments and exclusive insights across these policy areas with real time updates, deep dive articles, two times a day policy updates, and the latest information about congressional and industry events.

___ The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

• N/A

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE

COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION

Signature: _____________________________ Activity: ___________________________________

Title: Contracting Officer, Date: ____________

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background:

Politico Pro provides the most distinct coverage of Washington and beyond, and thousands of politics and policy professionals depend on us each day to do their jobs.

With a team of more than 100 accomplished journalists, Politico Pro deliver Pro subscribers game-changing developments and exclusive insights in the following coverage areas: Agriculture, Campaigns, Cybersecurity, Defense, Education, eHealth, Energy, Financial Services, Health Care, Labor & Employment, Technology, Trade, Transportation, Tax.

Subscribers also benefit from early-bird editions of their morning newsletters, customized news alerts, access to our in-depth calendars and Pro-only events and more.

Objective of this Procurement:

• 1 Year subscription for up to 10 Users to provide access to All Politico Pro Premium Policy New Areas and Congressional Directories

• 1 Year subscription for 7 users of “Legislative Tracker.”

Responsibilities of the Government:

• Provide an up-to-date listing of users.

Responsibilities of the Contractor:

• Provide 24/7 electronic access to Bloomberg News Areas and Congressional Directories and Legislative Tracker to registered end-users

Method of Payment:

Date of Performance: One year from date of award (plus 4 option years)

Points of Contact:

OLPA Contact Project Officer Thuy Vo / Ned Culhane Jason E. Plummer Program Specialist / Program Analyst Lead Administrative Officer 1 Center Dr., Room 244 Office of Science, Outreach, and Policy Bethesda, MD 20892 1 Center Dr., Suite 218 Tel: 301-496-3471 Bethesda, MD 20892 Tel: (301) 594-6058

Contracting Officer