NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Roll Call
ID: 95314225Q0005Type: Special Notice
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DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARDDEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARDDEFENSE NUCLEAR FAC SAFETY BOARDWASHINGTON, DC, 20004, USA

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Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

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    The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) intends to award a sole-source contract for a subscription to Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Roll Call, which is critical for its Congressional liaison function requiring timely access to legislative information. The procurement involves five licenses for CQ Roll Call Subscription Services, valued at $78,250 over multiple years, due to the expiration of an existing contract on March 14, 2025. This subscription is essential for tracking legislative actions that impact DNFSB's operations, and the sole-source justification is based on CQ Roll Call's unique ability to provide the necessary information efficiently, thereby aligning with DNFSB's mission and fiscal responsibility. Interested parties can refer to the Special Notice for further details on the procurement process.

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    FY 25 0003 JA Limiting-Competition-under-SAT CQ.pdf
    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.
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