BNA Database Access

* US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., DBA BNA in order to continue access to the following electronic libraries: The Federal Contracts Report, The Daily Report for Executives, Digital Discovery & Evidence, The Labor & Employment Law Library, The Government Employee Relations Report, The ABA Lawyers Manual, The Intellectual Property Law Library, The Patent Trademark & Copyright Journal, and The Workplace Law Report, under authority of FAR 8.405-6; FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 41 USC 253(c)(1). * These resources are essential as a collective whole for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Information Resources Center, as the IRC is responsible for selecting and procuring information which provides particular legal guidance and interpretations of various legal information. This information is provided by access to this database. There is only one responsible source, as BNA, Inc. is the sole source of the electronic services listed above as a collective whole. * Market research was conducted this year, and will continue in future years in an attempt to find viable alternatives for a competitive award. * This order covers a period of performance from date of award through one year, estimated 09/01/2012 through 08/31/2013. * The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 519130 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals. * The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with BNA, Inc. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. An award shall be made to BNA, Inc. no later than 09/01/2012.