Virtual Press Room - Intent to Sole Source

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

This notice is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and 13.501(a) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements and is not a request for competitive proposals. 

The Library of Congress (Library), Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The NewMarket Inc., 75 Broadway ST., Suite 202, San Francisco, CA 94111-1423.  The new work is a logical follow-on to the original contract to provide continued support of the virtual media press room.  Hosting and support of the existing virtual newsroom and annual subscription with custom Brand Page.

24-Hours of professional monitoring of the system.  The software that the Virtual Press Room system is built on and is licensed by the library is the property of The NewMarket, Inc.

Period of Performance: The total period of performance for this requirement is June 28, 2024 – June 27, 2024 for the base year, and an overall period of performance from June 28, 2024 – June 27, 2029 if all options are exercised.

This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement.  The Government plans to award a contract for this requirement within 24 days of this notice.

The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) only one source available, no substitutions possible.  THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS.  All responsible sources that can provide the reagents should submit a capability statement via email to Arneen Dozier at adoz@loc.gov and Tiffany Lucas at tluc@loc.gov by 10am EST on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Any responses received by NIAID after this date and exact time specified are late and will not be considered. 

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for any information provided in response.  The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.  Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work.  Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

For additional information or to submit responses, please contact Arneen Dozier, Lead Contract Specialist, at adoz@loc.gov and Tiffany Lucas, Contracting Officer, at tluc@loc.gov