Subscription Service

Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Information and News Subscription Service

The National Institutes of Health intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. 1101 K Street, NW, Washington, DC  20005.

In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, the Contractor is the only known responsible source who can provide the subscription service as no other source has been identified who can provide the requirement listed below.

The requirement is to obtain access to a web-based legislative information and news service.  Bloomberg Government allows access to a web-based legislative information and news service.  Bloomberg Government is a premium, subscription-based service that provides comprehensive information and analytics for policy professionals, delivering news, analytics, and data-driven decision tools.  Bloomberg Government’s digital workspace gives an intelligent edge to government affairs, federal, and contracting professionals. Subscribers have access to newsletters, customized news alerts, and in-depth calendars.  The information that will be accessed from Bloomberg Government is not available from another source. The period of performance will be for one year.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.  However, any party that believes it can meet the requirement as stated herein may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to perform the requirement. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed award based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

It is anticipated that an award will be issued approximately seven (7) days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that another organization has the capability to meet this requirement.

Please email responses to zetherine.gore@nih.hhs.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on Monday, May 17, 2021.