Sole Source Justification - EurekAlert 2025 (Final).pdf

This is a Sole Source Simplified Acquisitions document from the National Science Foundation (NSF) recommending negotiation with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)/EurekAlert! for online news services. The document confirms that the GSA Schedule was reviewed to identify other potential vendors, and certifies that no other small company can supply the required equipment or service.

The total estimated cost is $20,805 with a period of performance starting March 8, 2025. The justification explains that EurekAlert! provides a unique global online news service managed by AAAS that features science, medicine, and technology news content. It serves as the only comprehensive source for NSF research initiatives and related news, reaching thousands of reporters, public information officers, and hundreds of thousands of public visitors. The document is signed by both an Operations Specialist/Admin Officer from OD/OLPA and a Contracting Officer from BFA/DACS on February 21, 2025.