EurekAlert - Sole Source Justification - 49100425P0017
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 49100425P0017
- Agency
- National Science Foundation
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 49100425P0017 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 513120 Periodical Publishers
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20005, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Devin Faggs dfaggs@nsf.gov (703) 292-4932
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Sole Source Justification Notice for EurekAlert!, a global online news service managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The contract, identified as 49100425P0017, is for digital news services that provide unique, comprehensive coverage of NSF research initiatives and scientific developments, reaching thousands of reporters and public information officers. NSF determined that EurekAlert! is the only single source capable of delivering breaking and embargoed NSF-funded news, justifying the sole source procurement. The total estimated contract value is $20,805, with a performance period beginning March 8, 2025. After reviewing the GSA Schedule and confirming no alternative vendors could provide equivalent services, NSF proceeded with the direct award to AAAS/EurekAlert!. The contract falls under the Periodical Publishers NAICS category (513120) and the IT and Telecom PSC category (DA10), indicating its focus on digital information services. The sole source justification was signed by NSF officials on February 21, 2025, and the contract was awarded on February 25, 2025.
Notice text
EurekAlert! Is a global, online news service managed by the American Associate for the Advancement of Science. The service features news, experts, and other resources focused on science, medicine, and technology. The audience includes thousands of reporters and public information officers, as well as hundreds of thousands of public visitors. The site serves as a one-stop-shopping destination for reporters and the public, offering updates on NSF research initiatives and other NSF related news. Through no other single source would NSF be able to find out about the release of breaking and embargoed NSF funded news.
Awarded contract 49100425P0017 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-02-25.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Justification - EurekAlert 2025 (Final).pdf |
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