Capitol Forum
ID: 15JL1B25R00000005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONSLIBRARY STAFF (JMD)WASHINGTON, DC, 20530, USA

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Justice Management Division, intends to procure a sole source online enterprise subscription to Capitol Forum, which provides critical information on antitrust policy, merger control, and corporate investigations. This procurement is necessary due to the proprietary nature of the publication, with DBW Partners, LLC identified as the only known source for this information. Interested vendors must respond within fifteen days of this notice to demonstrate that they can provide an equivalent product, as the government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement. Responses should be directed to Marla Chesler at marla.chesler@usdoj.gov, and the anticipated period of performance for any resultant purchase orders is one year.

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