# CCH Wolters Kluwer VitalLaw

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/15jl1b26r00000005

- Solicitation number: 15JL1B26R00000005
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to CCH Incorporated
- Department: Department of Justice
- Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions
- Contracting office: Library Staff (Jmd) (15JL1B)
- NAICS: 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
- Product or service code: 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: June 2, 2026
- Last posted: June 2, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a8bc2771213641bfa03e2eb41ff0278b/view

## Description

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, Library Staff intends to procure from Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., an online division-wide subscription to selected titles in VitalLaw and Almanac of the Federal Judiciary via internet access. Due to the proprietary nature of the publications, CCH Wolters Kluwer is the only known source.

Coverage includes Litigation Integrated Library, including titles covering Administrative Law, Civil False Claims and Qui Tam Actions, Harper, James & Gray on Torts, Judgment Enforcement, New Wigmore, and Almanac of the Federal Judiciary. The collection also covers extensive coverage of authoritative sources and specialized tools on Antitrust law as well as the only provider for Antitrust Law insights by Phillip Areeda and Herbert Hovenkamp as well as the Section 1983 Library.

The statutory authority for the proposed procurement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), only one responsible source. This is not a formal solicitation, however, interested concerns must respond within fourteen (14) days from the date of this synopsis with written documentation, detailed data and pricing information, which clearly demonstrates their ability to perform the requirement. Responses received as a result to this notice of intent shall be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Responses will not be considered as either bids or proposals. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based upon the written responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The proposed contract will supply Department locations nationwide. Responses must be submitted via email at marla.chesler@usdoj.gov.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: CCH Incorporated (UEI RLPXK3FU7DF6)
- Contract: 15JL1B26P00000545, purchase order
- Obligated: $240,318.57
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 15JL1B26R00000005 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 15JL1B (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_15JL1B26P00000545_1501_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- June 2, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice a8bc2771213641bfa03e2eb41ff0278b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a8bc2771213641bfa03e2eb41ff0278b/view

## Points of contact

- Marla Chesler, marla.chesler@usdoj.gov, 202-598-6797

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