Opportunity
SAM #HQ06426169016
Sole Source Intent: Dow Jones Factiva Enterprise Subscription and Services for DoD
Buyer
Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
HQ06426169016
NAICS
519190, 519290
This notice announces the Department of Defense's Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) intent to award a sole source contract to Dow Jones (Factiva) for enterprise news and information services. - Agency: Washington Headquarters Services, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs - Sole source procurement to Dow Jones (Factiva, Inc.) - Products and services required: - Enterprise subscription to Dow Jones Factiva platform - Includes AI-enabled news feed subscription - 20 Factiva Professional Seats (user licenses) - Factiva Copyright with Article API access - Article Tokens for GenAI use - Access to licensed global news content - Associated customer support and subscription management - Purpose: Provide comprehensive, enterprise-level access to global news, AI-powered feeds, and content APIs for DoD public affairs - Period of performance: One base year (12 months) with two 12-month option years (potential total of 3 years) - Only Dow Jones (Factiva) is specified as the OEM and vendor - No competing vendors or products are referenced; this is a sole source justification
Description
Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide enterprise subscriptions, licensing, access, maintenance, and technical support for the Dow Jones Factiva platform. Services shall include:
Factiva AI News Feed subscription Twenty (20) Factiva Professional Seats Factiva Copyright with Article API Article Tokens for GenAI use Access to licensed global news content Associated customer support and subscription management