NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT FOR CYBERFEDS ON THE WEB ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
ID: JL050120250740Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5bd49cd48080417fb49a83499062c9ad/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, intends to issue a sole source contract award to LRP Publications, Inc. for CyberFeds Web Online Subscriptions, which are essential for the Executive Services Directorate's operations. This procurement includes 17 subscriptions for CyberFeds on the Web and one for Workers Compensation, with a total estimated value between $64,000 and $79,000, as LRP Publications is recognized as the only responsible source for these proprietary services critical to addressing Merit Systems Protection Board cases and human resources matters. The notice clarifies that this is not a request for proposals; however, interested parties may express their capabilities via email by May 27, 2025. For further inquiries, the primary contact is Karen Smith at karen.a.smith202.civ@mail.mil, and the secondary contact is Andre Bland at andre.r.bland3.civ@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KAREN SMITH
    karen.a.smith202.civ@mail.mil
    Andre Bland
    andre.r.bland3.civ@mail.mil
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    A20 NOI Sole Source (iii).pdf
    The Department of Defense's Washington Headquarters Services intends to issue a sole source contract award to LRP Publications, Inc. for CyberFeds Web Online Subscriptions, required by the Executive Services Directorate (ESD). This procurement includes 17 subscriptions for CyberFeds on the Web and one for Workers Compensation, valued between $64,000 and $79,000. The contract, executed under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.5, is justified as LRP Publications is deemed the only responsible source for these proprietary services, essential for addressing Merit Systems Protection Board cases and human resources matters. The notice emphasizes that it is not a request for proposals; however, parties interested can indicate capability via email by May 27, 2025. The document outlines the primary points of contact for the contracting office and reiterates the government's discretion in determining the necessity of a competitive procurement process. This notice reflects the government's strategy in leveraging existing relationships with key service providers while adhering to federal procurement regulations.
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