D -- Subscription to PACER

The Social Security Administration intends to issue on a sole-source basis a firm fixed priced purchase order to PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) Service Center to renewal an electronic subscription that will allow users access to obtain case and docket information from Federal Appellate, District and Bankruptcy courts, and the U.S. Party/Case Index for legal and adjudication purposes. The period of performance is for a one-year period beginning October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. Under FAR Part 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Sources Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Simplified Acquisitions Procedures under FAR Part 13 will be used. PACER is run by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and is the only known source that can provide these services. This is not a request for quotations or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, but merely notification of the Government's intent to renew its subscription with the PACER. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response hereto will not be honored or acknowledged. The Government does not intend to pay for information provided in response to this publication. If an acceptable response is not received within 3 business days of this announcement, an order will be issued to the PACER. Respondents should refer to 0951-07-1007PACER.