NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT to Dewey Publications INC to provide the items attached below UNDER AUTHORITY OF FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
ID: M0068125Q0063Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYUSMC

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130)

PSC

BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS (7610)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d731b91bfc641c8bec9c0459268a689/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Marine Corps, intends to award a sole source contract to Dewey Publications Inc. for the provision of essential legal reference materials. This procurement requires the delivery of three hard copies and one electronic copy of various legal texts, as well as four hard copies of two specific publications, all of which are critical for employment and labor attorneys to ensure they have the most current legal information. The exclusive nature of these publications, due to proprietary licensing agreements, necessitates this sole-source approach to avoid retraining costs and maintain mission readiness. Interested parties may submit expressions of interest via email to Sgt. Aniya Allen at aniya.allen@usmc.mil by 5:00 PM PST, three days after the publication of this notice, with the anticipated award date set for August 15, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aniya Allen
    (760) 725-8446
    aniya.allen@usmc.mil
    Files
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    A3- Justification and Approval (V1.6 12-20-2023)Signed.pdf
    This memorandum outlines a determination made under FAR Part 13 regarding a procurement action where only one source is reasonably available for a specific requirement. The Western Area Council Office (WACO) seeks legal reference materials exclusively from Dewey Publications Inc. due to their sole ownership of the relevant legal publications critical for employment and labor attorneys at WACO. The justification for limited competition is based on exclusive licensing agreements, as the publications are proprietary and integral to the operations of WACO. Additionally, utilizing any other brand would necessitate retraining attorneys on new materials, which is not cost-effective and would impede mission readiness. The documentation includes certifications from involved officials confirming the accuracy and necessity of this sole-source determination for meeting WACO's specific legal reference needs. This process illustrates compliance with federal procurement regulations while ensuring that legal professionals are equipped with the most current and relevant information.
    C13-NOI-Awd-SS.pdf
    The document outlines the government’s intent to award a sole source contract to Dewey Publications Inc for legal publications, as authorized under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The contract includes a variety of specific legal texts published by Dewey Publications, including both print and PDF eBooks related to topics such as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) litigation, Whistleblower Protection, and Federal Sector equal employment law. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for proposals or expressions of interest but invites entities to demonstrate their capability to fulfill the requirements. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest (EOIs) via email to the designated contact, with a deadline three days post-publication. The procurement will adhere to Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a projected award date of August 15, 2025. Contact details are provided for further communication. This notice represents standard federal contracting procedures intended to ensure compliance and transparency in awarding government contracts.
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