Intent to Sole Source Law Business Research Subsription

STATEMENT OF WORK
for
Law Business Research Limited Subscription to Lexology Pro for the Office of International Affairs (CFIUS-IR)

1. BACKGROUND

The Department of Treasury’s Office of International Affairs (CFIUS, International Relations (IR) team) requires a new subscription to Law Business Research Limited’s Lexology Pro product, for 6 users. The key mission of the International Relations (IR) team within the Office of Investment Security (CFIUS) is international outreach on investment screening legislation, regulations, and best practices. To engage effectively and stay current of legislative, regulatory, and other legal developments in partner and allied countries, the IR team will need access to high-quality legal information and analysis pertaining to investment screening in those foreign jurisdictions.  Lexology Pro’s provided information will allow the IR team to advance Congressional priorities related to CFIUS outreach and engagement on best practices as expressly outlined in the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA).  In addition, IR staff will advise the Committee regarding Excepted Foreign State (EFS) determinations. Lexology Pro will be useful background for this staff work as it provides detailed insights into key laws and regulations on investment screening laws. Without such a service, the IR team will be unable to support their missions and achieve their goals. 

2. SCOPE

The purpose of this requirement is for Law Business Research Limited to provide the following subscription service to the Office of International Affairs (CFIUS-IR):

• Lexology Pro (6 users)

The contractor shall provide online access to the digital libraries specified in the contract vehicle.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

N/A

4. SPECIFIC TASKS

The contractor shall provide online subscription services via the use of IP recognition utilizing the IP ranges used by the Treasury Departmental Offices.

5. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED INFORMATION

N/A

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Service will be available online via the contractor’s website.  The licenses will be used at workstations in the Main Treasury and Annex buildings, and on government issued computers for employees who telework.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period: 5/1/2021 – 4/30/2022

Option Period 1: 5/1/2022 – 4/30/2023

Option Period 2: 5/1/2023 – 4/30/2024