Subscription to news, schedules, federal budget and appropriations
ID: 75F40124R00186Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/85dc37f9f8534811a2412c05027d5045/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking to procure subscriptions to Budget Tracker for six individuals, aimed at enhancing legislative tracking and budget monitoring capabilities. The procurement includes a base year subscription with options for four additional years, providing essential documents related to appropriation bills, detailed bill status charts, and legislative analysis. These subscriptions are critical for the FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs to maintain continuous access to vital financial and legislative information, particularly during periods of congressional delays in finalizing appropriations. Interested vendors should contact Valrica Manns at valrica.manns@fda.hhs.gov or call 301-837-7507 for further details, with the anticipated period of performance extending from August 2024 to August 2029.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Valrica Manns
    (301) 837-7507
    valrica.manns@fda.hhs.gov
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    ORA BNJ.pdf
    The document outlines a Brand Name Justification for the acquisition of Budget Trucker subscriptions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It serves to justify an exception to fair opportunity under federal procurement regulations (FAR 16.505). The FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs requires these subscriptions to maintain 24/7 access to legislative tracking tools vital for monitoring financial plans, budget estimates, congressional hearings, and appropriations. The incumbent contractor, CQ Roll Call Inc., has been providing these services, which are critical to the FDA’s mission of safeguarding public health. The projected acquisition includes subscriptions for six individuals, with specified funding for a base year and options for four additional years. Utilizing alternative services is deemed insufficient for meeting the FDA's objectives. The action is classified as a follow-on requirement and is expected to be offered as a firm-fixed-price contract, ensuring a fair cost to the government while allowing competition through SAM.gov. The document emphasizes the necessity of these subscriptions for effective regulatory management and outlines steps to enhance competition in future acquisitions.
    RFP No. 75F40124R00186 ORA Roll Call.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a CQ Roll Call subscription aimed at providing legislative and budgetary insights specifically for the FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs. It requests quotes to acquire six subscriptions for a base year with four optional renewal years, classified under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers. The key objectives include real-time updates on budget and appropriations activities, which are essential for FDA management during a fiscal year that often begins without finalized appropriations due to Congressional delays. The description outlines the services included in the CQ subscription, such as daily news reports, legislative schedules, and specific budget tracking tools to aid in systematic monitoring of federal budget processes. The anticipated period of performance is from August 2024 to August 2029. The contracting officer has sole authority to modify agreements, while inspections and acceptance of services will occur at designated FDA facilities. Compliance with federal procurement regulations is necessary throughout the contracting process, along with adherence to billing and invoicing functionalities using the Department of Treasury's IPP system. Overall, this solicitation supports the FDA's operational continuity and response capabilities amidst the complexities of budget formulation and execution.
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