Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) hereby announces intent to solicit and enter into a sole source contract with Wolters Kluwer, 100 S 5th Street, STE 700, Minneapolis, MN 55402 , in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one source is reasonably available, and under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency needs.  OCC seeks to purchase Blue Chip Economic Indicators Multi-User License Subscription for 17 end users.  Blue Chip Economic Indicators is a monthly analysis that provides the latest forecasts from over 50 top leading business economists. Blue Chip Economic Indicators contains consensus forecasts of economic growth, inflation, current account and currency values for 15 of America’s largest trading partners that can accommodate short and long-term interest rates.  The period of performance for this requirement is a base plus four 12-month option periods.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party that believes it can meet the Blue Chip Economic Indicator Multi-User License Subscription requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested. All responses received in writing within three calendar days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly be able to provide the services outlined in this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Karen A. Green, via email at Karen.Green@occ.treas.gov, no later than the timeframe noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.