Notice of Intent to Sole Source Getty Single-Source Library Subscription

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed in FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i)) with Getty Images, 605 5th Avenue South, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104, to provide an off-the-shelf, commercial subscription for web-based access on an annual basis to a searchable, single source library of downloadable digital content including editable graphics, photography, videos, and music that the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) can utilize royalty-free in the development of marketing products.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 519290 and the size standard is 1000. This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above.

A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, the purchase will be awarded without further remark.

All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Ms. Dawn Jennings at dawn.v.jennings.civ@health.mil. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 12:00PM ET, August 22, 2024. Contracting Office Address:

US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, ATTN: FCMR-ACO-AA, 808 Schreider Street, Frederick, MD 21702-5014 Point of Contact: Dawn Jennings Dawn.v.jennings.civ@health.mil