Wall Street Journal Corporate Subscription
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- PRO-LIBR260014
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 273FCC26P0039
- NAICS code
- 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
- PSC
- 7630 Newspapers And Periodicals
- Place of performance
- Washington, Kentucky, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Communications Commission intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. for a Wall Street Journal Corporate Digital subscription renewal, with performance beginning June 3, 2026.
The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), single-source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, on the basis that Dow Jones is the sole provider of the Wall Street Journal Corporate subscription. The FCC has determined that the Wall Street Journal's unique capabilities—including its position as the largest daily and online newspaper in the United States, comprehensive business and finance reporting, breaking news streams, interactive features, video, and online columns—are indispensable for FCC staff to maintain awareness of industry changes and perform their jobs effectively. No other contractor can provide equivalent capabilities.
The period of performance is a base period from June 3, 2026 through June 2, 2031, plus four 12-month option periods. Place of performance is 45 L Street, NE, Washington, DC 20554. The current contract (273FCC22P0074) expires June 2, 2026. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price. The awarded contract number is 273FCC26P0039.
Notice text
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Dow Jones & Company, Inc. for the subscription Wall Street Journal Corporate Digital. This is a renewal subscription and will be used agency wide by FCC staff. Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is the sole provider of the Wall Street Journal Corporate subscription. The period of performance for the proposed contract action is a base period (06/03/2026 – 06/02/2031) plus four (4) twelve-month option periods. Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), soliciting from a single source, the contracting officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. This is a notice of the intent to award a sole source contract action. It is published for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for proposal or quote. Any challenges to this requirement must be in writing and shall include sufficient information to enable the government’s needs as stated herein. No responses to this special notice are anticipated. Any questions or comments shall be addressed to Ms. Priscilla Cruz at priscilla.cruz@fcc.gov.
Awarded contract 273FCC26P0039 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-05-20.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| REDACTED - FAR 13 - Single Source Justification.pdf |
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