Renew a subscription to Bloomberg Financial Terminal

The Department of Commerce intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The Bloomberg Finance L.P. to renew a subscription to the Bloomberg Professional Service Terminal. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Any inquiries must include a full capability statement, and must be received not later than three(3)days after publication of this synopsis. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in preparation of responses to this announcement. See 52.203(a)(1).