Notice of Intent to Sole Source - HeinOnline
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20436, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. International Trade Commission has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source announcing its plan to award a contract to William S. Hein & Co Inc for an annual subscription to HeinOnline. The notice, posted on March 26, 2026, is issued under FAR 6.302-1 authority, which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. HeinOnline is classified under NAICS Code 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services) and PSC DA10 (Business Application Software as a Service). The USITC has determined that HeinOnline is the sole provider capable of meeting the Commission's needs for a comprehensive digital repository of historical and contemporary legal and multidisciplinary research materials. This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals.
The primary objective of this sole source requirement is to secure access to HeinOnline's legacy e-materials, which are essential for USITC legal staff and unavailable from alternative vendors without prohibitive costs. The contract will commence on April 1, 2026, and extend through March 31, 2027, with four option years available, potentially continuing through March 31, 2031. Interested parties have until March 31, 2026—five days from the posting date—to submit information or objections to Meaghann Peak, the Contracting Officer, at meaghann.peak@USITC.gov. There are no set-asides for this procurement, and the government reserves the right not to compete this action. No formal solicitation will be issued, as this announcement serves solely to notify the public of the intended sole source award.
Notice text
NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – William S. Hein & Co Inc,
NAICS Code 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
PSC DA10 – BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to make an award, on a sole source basis, to William S. Hein & Co Inc, 2350 North Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068-1296 under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This requirement is for an annual subscription to HeinOnline. HeinOnline serves as a comprehensive digital repository for historical and contemporary legal and multidisciplinary research materials. Its precise image-based PDF’s, advanced search tools and wide breath of authoritative content make it a valuable tool for researchers and legal professionals seeking reliable fully searchable primary and secondary sources. The legacy e-materials are required materials for the ITC legal staff. Heinonline is the sole provider of those titles, and it would be cost prohibitive to source all these resources individually from different vendors. HeinOnline offers the most comprehensive platform that would be valuable to the Commission staff.
The period of performance is one year, with 4 option years.
Base Year: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028
Option Year 2: April 1, 2028 to March 31, 2029
Option Year 3: April 1, 2029 to March 31, 2030
Option Year 4: April 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031
This announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. A solicitation will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this announcement is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within five days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information may be sent to Meaghann Peak, Contracting Officer, at meaghann.peak@USITC.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf | ||
| Hein Online J and A Signed.pdf |
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