# Intent to Sole Source Financial Times Limited

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/240444240047

- Solicitation number: 24-0444-240047
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was January 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM EST
- Department: International Trade Commission, United States
- Agency: International Trade Commission
- Contracting office: International Trade Commission, United States (343000)
- NAICS: 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Product or service code: 7630 Newspapers and Periodicals
- Place of performance: London, GB-LND, GBR
- First posted: January 17, 2024
- Last posted: January 17, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c06252e4b19649d79a9eb70870dce87b/view

## Description

The U. S. International Trade Commission anticipates award of a Purchase Order on a sole source basis to Financial Times Limited Inc. - Bracken House, 1 Friday Street, London, London EC4M 9BT, United Kingdom, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is an annual renewal of Financial Times enterprise wide licenses which will provide e-news from over 700 journalists around the world.

The Financial Times validates and distils information from hundreds of sources to deliver accurate, high-quality news and analysis. Electronic titles will provide coverage for all readers through multiple sources such as providing access via mobile device or tablet, workspace, epaper, or archived files. These titles are exclusive to Financial Times. There are no other products or services that offer the same or similar subscription services required by the Commission.

The period of performance is one year, with four (anticipated) 1-year options: February 23, 2024 through February 22, 2029. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations. A solicitation will not be available for this requirement. The intent of this announcement is for informational purposes only. However, any information received within five days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government.

Information may be sent to Rana Sumit Contracting Officer, at Rana.Sumit@usitc.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic questions or requests are strongly discouraged.

## Publications

- January 17, 2024: Special notice, due January 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM EST. Notice c06252e4b19649d79a9eb70870dce87b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c06252e4b19649d79a9eb70870dce87b/view

## Points of contact

- Alisha Hunt, alisha.hunt@usitc.gov
- Sumit Rana, sumit.rana@usitc.gov

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