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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a subscription to e-Cig Intelligence database. The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products seeks a subscription to e-Cig Intelligence, a comprehensive database specializing in Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) market data. The required data includes incidence and usage rates, market size, product form adoption, online and offline pricing, distribution channels, domestic and foreign product and marketing regulation, taxes, and points of contact. The FDA asserts that eCigIntelligence is the only source capable of providing the comprehensive data necessary for effective tobacco regulation.

The solicitation number is 75F40126Q00323, posted on September 4, 2026, with a response deadline of September 11, 2026. The intended sole source awardee is Tamarind Media Limited, located at 5 St. John's Lane, London ECIM 4BH. The notice is issued under FAR 6.302-1 citing only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Although this is not a competitive procurement, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement within five business days of publication for government consideration. Responses received after the five-day deadline or lacking required information will not be considered. The contracting officer is Nakita Archibald, Contract Specialist, at Nakita.Archibald@fda.hhs.gov.

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Subscription to e-Cig Intelligence database

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Document Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Solicitation Number: 75F40126Q00323 Posted Date: 09/04/2026 Response Date: 09/11/2026

The Food and Drug Administration intends to make a sole source award for a subscription to e-Cig intelligence, a comprehensive source known for Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) market data.

The FDAs/Center for Tobacco Products requires this data to be able to measure and compare incidence and usage rates, market size, product form adoption, online and offline pricing, distribution channels, domestic and foreign product and marketing regulation, taxes, and points of contact. Effective regulation necessitates a full knowledge of the history and status of these factors and how they affect the market domestically and internationally. eCigIntelligence is the only source for the comprehensive data needed.

We intend to make a sole source award for this subscription to:

Tamarind Media Limited 5 St. John’s Lane London ECIM 4BH

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement within five (5) days after the publication of this synopsis which shall be considered by the agency. Responses received after 5 days or without the required information may not be considered. For information concerning this acquisition contact:

Nakita Archibald Contract Specialist Nakita.Archibald@fda.hhs.gov

A determination by the Government not to compete because of information received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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