76 -- Country Reports Subscription

A non-competitive acquisition is proposed with The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), New York, NY. This procurement is for an annual subscription to Country Reports, a publication that is unique to the EIU. Other than full and open competition is based on FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. Responses to this notice will be used to determine whether bona fide competition exists. Responses must be in writing, including subscription prices and publication information sufficient to determine capability to meet the requirement and must be received by this office within 10 calendar days of publication of this notice. If no affirmative responses are received within that time, to determine comparable sources more advantageous to the U.S. Government are available, a contract will be negotiated with The Economist Intelligence Unit. A request for a solicitation will not be considered an affirmative response; however, if issuance of a synopsis/solicitation is determined to be appropriate, you will be notified of it?s publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The FSC/Service code is 2721. Responses shall be provided to Barbara Bowles, Contract Specialist, e-mail [email protected] or phone (910) 432-8598.