Politico Online License Subscription

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT per FAR 6.302-1.

The Department of Homeland Security - Office of Inspector General (DHS-OIG), Office of Acquisition intends to solicit, negotiate and award a sole source contract to Politico LLC, 1000 Wilson Blvd., 8th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209 for the purchase of (4) License Subscriptions to Politico Pro Online Web-Based News Services. Politico Pro is a unique resource and comprehensive web-based solution providing legislative and regulatory analysis, data analytic tools, and resources for policy professionals. Politico Pro provides real-time daily breaking news coverage, email alerts, reports, and analysis on policy areas related to the work of the DHS OIG including National Security, Transportation, Immigration and Budget & Appropriations

The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract for a base period of one year and (2) Option Years.

Base Year: August 19, 2019-August 18, 2020

Option Year 1: August 19, 2020-August 18, 2021

Option Year 2: August 19, 2021-August 18, 2022

This notice of intent is for informational purposes only, therefore, no solicitation package will result from this synopsis. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating capability documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within three (3) calendar days after publication of this notice.

This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement to Tamika Richardson, Contracting Officer, via email: Tamika.Richardson@oig.dhs.gov, no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time, August 14, 2019. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the required service, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. DHS-OIG will not reimburse for any costs connected with providing the capability information.

Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable in response to this notice and will not be considered.

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