DoW Public Affairs Factiva Platform

This federal document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) issued by the Department of War, Washington Headquarters Services, on behalf of the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs (OATSW PA). The purpose of the J&A is to approve a sole-source contract award to Factiva Inc. for an enterprise commercial-off-the-shelf subscription to the Factiva platform. The procurement, under contract number HQ003426CE067, provides crucial capabilities including Factiva Professional Seats, an AI News Feed, Article API integration, and copyright licensing. These tools enable Public Affairs personnel to perform real-time global news monitoring, historical research, and media analysis to support senior leadership decision-making. Market research conducted between June and July 2026 confirmed that Factiva Inc. is the sole provider of the full Factiva database and its proprietary integrated services. While limited versions exist via specific academic or legal resellers, they do not meet the agency's technical requirements and are unavailable to federal customers. Additionally, the platform is not offered on any GSA Schedule. Without this subscription, OATSW PA would lose critical media-monitoring and analytical capabilities, degrading its ability to track emerging news and support strategic communications. The contracting officer will ensure a fair and reasonable price by comparing proposed costs against historical data, commercial benchmarks, and an independent government cost estimate. The agency will continue conducting market research to monitor the marketplace for future competitive opportunities.