Lloyd's List Intelligence SeaSearcher subscription

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER and is not a request for competitive proposals.  The Department of Commerce/NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) has a requirement for an annual subscription access Lloyd’s List Intelligence SeaSearcher licenses and intends to negotiate with and issue a sole source, firm-fixed price award to Informa UK LTD, 5 Howick Place, London, United Kingdom – UEI J5YYMGYU57L5.  The award will be made using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(A), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, and Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). 

The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 519130 and the business size standard is 1000 employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotes. It is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest by providing a capability statement not later than August 18, 2021, at 11:00AM(EST). The capability statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. No solicitation package is available. Oral communications will not be accepted.

For any questions concerning this Notice of Intent, please direct correspondence to Susan Henderson via email at Susan.Henderson@noaa.gov.  Telephone requests will not be accepted.