The U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) in accordance with FAR 6.302.1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Thomson Reuters (New York, NY) to provide newswire services on a 24-hour a day basis for a total of 365 days to the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Executive Office, Information Systems Division (INR/EX/IS). NAICS code: 519190. Period of Performance shall be date of award. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM EST on Sept. 21, 2012. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses must be emailed to
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