NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED

ITC-2600-OARS-27-08 NOTICE TYPE: SPECIAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED NAICS Code: 519290 – Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services PSC: DA10 - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to make an award, on a sole source basis, to FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED, Bracken House, 1 Friday Street, 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 purpose of this requirement is obtaining an Enterprise subscription to the Financial Times online access database. The Financial Times provides leading coverage and analysis of international markets, industry, finance, and political economy that Commission analysts and economists rely on when evaluating trade topics. 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 seven days after the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information may be sent to Ian Quillman, Contracting Officer, at ian.quillman@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.