Notice of intent to issue sole source award

The Department of State, Ralph J. Bunche Library intends to issue a Sole Source order with E&E Publishing for E&E Services Package including EnergyWire, E&E Daily, Greenwire, ClimateWire, and E&ENews PM.  Market research was conducted and it has been determined there is only one responsible source for our requirements in accodance with FAR 6.302-1. 

The services bgeing sought are online access to detailed coverage of the issues shaping energy markets and coverage on the business and political issues surrounding the rapidly expanding unconvertional energy industry around the world.  Key areas which need to be covered include US federal legislation, global energy resources and markets; and alternative energy.  The publiscations included in the E&E Servies Package cover of of the required areas and are the sole source for the purchase of those titles.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.  A determination by the Government not to poen the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

No solicitation document is available; parties shall submit information that indicates their ability to satisfy thie requirement.