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USFWS sole-source notice for CQ Roll Call legislative information services

USFWS plans a sole-source contract for CQ Roll Call legislative information services supporting the Division of Budget. - Agency and buyer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisitions Operations; Division of Budget. - Planned award: Firm-fixed-price contract to CQ-Roll Call Inc.; this is a notice of intent, not a solicitation. - Services: Congressional news and analysis, appropriations coverage, legislative tracking, real-time alerts, bill comparison tools, hearing transcripts, and reporting. - Sole-source rationale: USFWS says alternatives, including a Politico trial and demonstration, did not meet its combined need for detailed, timely congressional coverage and agency-specific policy information. Price was considered fair and reasonable based on a previous award. - Term: Base period plus four option years; dates and subscription quantities are not stated. - Response opportunity: Interested parties may provide capability information and evidence that competition would benefit the Government.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCEThis Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Office of the Assistant Director of Business Management and Operations in Falls Church, Virginia, intends to award a base plus four (4) option years firm fixed price contract to CQ-Roll Call Inc. to furnish: Congressional News and Legislative Research Subscription Services.Please see the attached Single Source Justification form for further detail.This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within ten (10) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convicting evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.The point of contact is: Melissa Niemi, email: melissa_niemi@ios.doi.gov. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.This notice will close on: 11/22/2026 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time

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