Market Data Retrieval

Notification of Sole Source Award Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis for a subscription to a comprehensive database of US high schools (including location, courses offered, type of school, etc.), list of high schools principals, a data file which allows for linkage to National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) data, and a comprehensive list of US two-and four-year colleges and universities (including location, courses offered, type of school, etc.) to the following contractor, respectively: -Market Data Retrieval a division of Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. 103 JFK Parkway, Short Hills NJ, 07078-2708 This contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Period of Performance for this support includes a 12 month base period from date of award with two 12 month option periods. Additional information is outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and attachment 1. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any party that believes it is capable of meeting the requirements stated in the attached SOW and attachment 1 may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to perform the requirements. Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice (see below). Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contracts based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This procurement is being conducted under negotiated procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 15. Please see the attached SOW and attachment 1 for a description of the requirements. Response Date: no later than 2:00 PM EST on 11 July 2011. Email inquiries shall be submitted to Larry J. Helton at [email protected] .