Notice of Intent to Sole Source - HeinOnline

NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – William S. Hein & Co Inc, NAICS Code 519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services PSC DA10 – BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to make an award, on a sole source basis, to William S. Hein & Co Inc, 2350 North Forest Rd, Getzville, NY 14068-1296 under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is for an annual subscription to HeinOnline. HeinOnline serves as a comprehensive digital repository for historical and contemporary legal and multidisciplinary research materials. Its precise image-based PDF’s, advanced search tools and wide breath of authoritative content make it a valuable tool for researchers and legal professionals seeking reliable fully searchable primary and secondary sources. The legacy e-materials are required materials for the ITC legal staff. Heinonline is the sole provider of those titles, and it would be cost prohibitive to source all these resources individually from different vendors. HeinOnline offers the most comprehensive platform that would be valuable to the Commission staff. The period of performance is one year, with 4 option years. Base Year: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028 Option Year 2: April 1, 2028 to March 31, 2029 Option Year 3: April 1, 2029 to March 31, 2030 Option Year 4: April 1, 2030 to March 31, 2031 This announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. A solicitation will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this announcement is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within five days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information may be sent to Meaghann Peak, Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.