Newspaper & Magazine Publication Service

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

Solicitation # OAS-COO-R-15-0032
Procurement Type - Pre-solicitation
Title -Newspaper & Magazine Publication Service
Classification Code - 7630 -Newspapers and Periodicals
NAICS Code - 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers

The Executive Office of the President intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) on a sole source basis in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) - When non-competitive procedures may be used, FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Period of performance will be a 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods.

This requirement is to provide daily newspaper and publication services to various components of the Executive Office of the President (EOP) to keep abreast of current events that affect the United States politically, socially, and economically. Due to the varying requirements of each component, indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery of newspapers and magazines is a requirement. In addition, the source provider must be in close proximity to the EOP (Washington D.C. metropolitan area-15 minutes during non-rush hour traffic and 25 minutes in rush hour traffic (6:00am-9:00am) and provide a diverse selection of newspapers and magazines according to the requirements of each individual EOP component. The source provider will be required to meet time and security requirements, including having publications available for pickup no later than 3:30 a.m. at the vendor location.
This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government. The response must be in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support respondent's ability to provide timely and effective services that would be advantageous to the Government within three (3) calendar days of this notification. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is not a request for quotes or proposals.

The point of contact is: Gelila Teshome- Contracting Officer at Gteshome@oa.eop.gov. A solicitation will not be posted. Submissions are due by August 26, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via email ONLY. Questions submitted by phone or fax will not be considered.