NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE ACTION to Poten and Partners Inc., P3ZKTAKYMM37, 666 Third Avenue 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017
ID: 69056725Q000003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIVVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

PSC

PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- TECHNICAL WRITING (T013)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b643ae5f4dda4b57bf14499dd9383a0e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration, intends to award a sole source contract to Poten and Partners Inc. for a subscription to the Asphalt Weekly Monitor, which provides essential weekly asphalt price data across all U.S. regions. This procurement, conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), aims to secure pricing information in PDF or Word format for the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029, if all options are exercised. The Asphalt Weekly Monitor is crucial for stakeholders in the transportation sector to make informed decisions regarding asphalt pricing and procurement. Interested parties may submit expressions of interest and capability statements by November 21, 2024, with all submissions directed to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov by 2:00 PM PT on that date.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WFL Simplified Acquisition
    (360) 619-7738
    WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The federal government intends to award a sole source contract to Poten and Partners Inc. for a subscription to the Asphalt Weekly Monitor. This service will provide weekly asphalt price data across all U.S. regions in PDF or Word format, including relevant pricing details. The procurement falls under FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing for solicitation from a single source, and aims to cover the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029, if all options are exercised. As per the notice, interested parties can submit expressions of interest and capability statements by November 21, 2024, although no proposals will be accepted. The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is managing this action, emphasizing that the decision to proceed with a competitive procurement will be at the government's discretion. The document outlines the points of contact and ensures compliance with the pertinent procurement regulations, signifying a structured approach to federal contracting processes.
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