Politico Pro Subscription

Document Type:

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Solicitation Number:

OIG224846

Posted Date:

August 27, 2018

Response Date:

August 31, 2018

NAICS Code:

515210

The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General intends to make a Firm Fixed Price sole source award in the amount of approximately $136,866.00 to acquire a subscription to Politico Pro. The award will be made to:

Entity: POLITICO, LLC

DUNS: 079168780

TIN: 27-4022975

In accordance with FAR 52.213-2 Invoices, in purchase orders that authorize advance payments (see 31 U.S.C. 3324(d)(2)) for subscriptions or other charges for newspapers, magazines, periodicals, or other publications (i.e., any publication printed, microfilmed, photocopied, or magnetically or otherwise recorded for auditory or visual usage.

Department of health & Human Service (DHHS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management & Policy (OMP), Immediate Office (IO) required continuation of subscriptions to POLITICO Pro which is a comprehensive web-based solution providing legislative and regulatory insights, data analytic tools and resources for policy professionals at state, federal and international levels. POLITICO Pro's highly specialized team of more than 100 policy-specific reporters delivers targeted intelligence in real time, provides in-depth coverage of granular-level topics that no one else covers and uses its journalism to hold thought leaders, policymakers and stakeholders accountable in Washington and beyond.

Users have full access to POLITICO Pro's portfolio of tools and resources. Their all-inclusive pricing model allows users to avoid the headache of choosing specific features via "a la carte" offerings. Users will also benefit from a highly customizable experience.

DHHS/OIG/OMP/IO required this subscription for this base year and 4 option years.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement within five (5) days after the publication of this synopsis which shall be considered by the agency. Responses received after 5 days or without the required information may not be considered. For information concerning this acquisition contact:

Richard Mitchell

Contracting Specialist

Richard.Mitchell@oig.hhs.gov

(202) 205-4614.

A determination by the Government not to compete as a result of information received 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.

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