SAM #SS-75F40126Q00323

FDA Sole Source Subscription to ECigIntelligence Database for ENDS Market and Regulatory Data

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products, is seeking a sole source subscription to the ECigIntelligence database, provided by Tamarind Media Limited, to support its regulation of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and related tobacco products. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products - OEM/Vendor: - Tamarind Media Limited (provider of ECigIntelligence) - Products/Services Requested: - Subscription to ECigIntelligence database (1 subscription) - Provides comprehensive ENDS market data: usage rates, market size, product adoption, pricing, distribution channels, regulatory information, taxes, and market contacts - Online subscription access for at least 10 users to global tobacco product databases, regulatory trackers, market reports, media libraries, and news analysis - Dedicated account manager (1) - Access to analysis team (1) - Up to 12 scheduled conference calls annually with analyst team - At least one training session on product/platform features - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: ECigIntelligence is cited as the only comprehensive source for ENDS market and regulatory data - Subscription includes both historical and current data, regulatory trackers, and international/domestic coverage - Service includes dedicated support, training, and regular analyst engagement - Contract includes a base year plus four one-year option periods

Description

The Food and Drug Administration intends to make a sole source award for a subscription to Ecig intelligence, a comprehensive source known for Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) market data. The FDAs/Center for Tobacco Products requires this data to be able to measure and compare incidence and usage rates,market size, product form adoption, online and offline pricing, distribution channels, domestic and foreign product and marketing regulation, taxes, and points of contact. Effective regulation necessitates a full knowledge of the history and status of these factors and how they affect the market domestically and internationally. ECigIntelligence is the only source for the comprehensive data needed.

The FDA intends to make a sole source award for this subscription to: Tamarind Media Limited  5 St. John’s Lane London ECIM 4BH

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement within five (5) days after the publication of this synopsis which shall be considered by the agency. Responses received after 5 days or without the required information may not be considered.

For information concerning this acquisition contact: Nakita Archibald Contract Specialist Nakita.Archibald@fda.hhs.gov

A determination by the Government not to compete because of information received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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