NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Roll Call

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) seeks to procure a subscription to Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Roll Call as part of its Congressional liaison function, which requires timely access to legislative information. The necessity for five licenses of the CQ Roll Call Subscription Services is emphasized due to the impending expiration of an existing contract on March 14, 2025. This purchase, valued at $78,250 over multiple years, falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and will be made as a sole-source acquisition from CQ Roll Call Inc., the exclusive provider of this content. Justification for this sole-source procurement includes the unique nature of the services required, which are essential for tracking legislative actions impacting DNFSB's operations. The document references FAR regulations to support limiting competition, asserting that CQ Roll Call provides the most efficient access to necessary information, thus saving costs by eliminating intermediaries. The contract also includes several option periods extending service through March 2030. This procurement is positioned as both essential for operational effectiveness and fiscally responsible, aligning with DNFSB's mission to stay abreast of legislative developments pertinent to its functions.