# SAM #N0018926QD230

Media Subscription Sole Source Procurement for Joint Chiefs of Staff

**Buyer:** NAVSUP FLC Norfolk
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** September 23, 2026
**Identifier:** N0018926QD230
**NAICS:** 513120, 424920

This opportunity involves the procurement of media subscriptions for the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, managed by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Pentagon Directorate.
- Government Buyer:
  - Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Pentagon Directorate
  - Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D.C.
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - The Washington Post
  - The Wall Street Journal
  - Washington Examiner
  - USA Today
  - The Washington Times
  - The Hill
  - The Atlantic
  - Politico Pro
  - Daily News
  - The New York Times
  - Financial Times Premium
  - The Economist
  - Dow Jones (WSJ+) Investor Bundle
  - The Christian Science Monitor
  - China Daily
  - National News Agency, Inc. (sole source distributor)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Electronic access to periodicals (mobile apps, editions, podcasts, newsletters, exclusive online material)
  - Physical delivery (one hard copy of each) for select newspapers: The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, USA Today
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Sole source procurement to National News Agency, Inc. under FAR 13.106-1(b)
  - Only supplies meeting Joint Staff requirements will be considered
  - Commercial supplies under NAICS code 513120 (size standard: 1,000 employees)
  - Physical and electronic delivery required for different periodicals
  - Delivery to begin soon, with ongoing subscription services
- Technical Details:
  - No specific part numbers or quantities provided
  - Both digital and print formats required for select titles
  - Regular delivery in accordance with publisher schedules

### Description

<p><strong>THIS IS A COMBINED PRESOLICITATION NOTICE/SOLICITATION.</strong></p>

<p>This is a combined presolicitation notice/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.202 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issused. PAPER COPIES OF THIS &nbsp;SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on &nbsp;Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/ )</p>

<p>The proposed contract action is for commercial <strong>SUPPLIES.</strong> The NAICS code is <strong>513120</strong> and the<strong> </strong>Small Business Size Standard is<strong> 1,000 Employees</strong>. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed &nbsp;in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far &nbsp;&amp; https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars .</p>

<p>The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN), Pentagon Directorate, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order to a single source:&nbsp; <strong>National News Agency, Inc&nbsp; </strong>(Address: 10107 Senate Drive Lan ham, MD 20706).&nbsp; The Government intends to solicit with ONLY ONE SOURCE under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Description</strong>:</p>

<p>The Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff located in Washington, D.C. requires the procurement of periodicals including physical and electronic access, as described below:</p>

<p><u>Electronic Access (mobile applications, editions, podcasts, newsletters, and exclusive online material:</u></p>

<ul>
	<li>The Washington Post</li>
	<li>The Wall Street Journal</li>
	<li>Washington Examiner</li>
	<li>USA Today</li>
	<li>The Washington Times</li>
	<li>The Hill</li>
	<li>The Atlantic</li>
	<li>Politico Pro</li>
	<li>Daily News</li>
	<li>The New York Times</li>
	<li>Financial Times Premium</li>
	<li>The Economist</li>
	<li>Dow Jones (WSJ+) Investor Bundle</li>
	<li>The Christian Science Monitor</li>
	<li>China Daily</li>
</ul>

<p><u>Physical Delivery (one (1) hard copy of each) in accordance with each publisher&rsquo;s regular schedule:</u></p>

<ul>
	<li>The Washington Post</li>
	<li>The Wall Street Journal</li>
	<li>The New York Times</li>
	<li>Financial Times</li>
	<li>USA Today</li>
</ul>

<p></p>

<p>Delivery is anticipated to begin no later than 29 September 2026.</p>

<p>Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.&nbsp; THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.&nbsp; However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 22 September 2026, 3:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).</p>

<p></p>

<p>A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.&nbsp; Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.</p>

<p>All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency; however, only supplies meeting the Joint Staff requirements will be considered for award.&nbsp; The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Oral communications are not acceptable. Only written responses will be considered; all responses from responsible sources will be fully considered.&nbsp; As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine whether a competitive solicitation will be issued.&nbsp; Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award.&nbsp; Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p>The POC is listed below:</p>

<p><strong>Danielle Martin, </strong><strong>danielle.n.martin18.civ@us.navy.mil</strong></p>

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