D -- NEWS SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Notice Date

January 2, 2001

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service, Northwest Arctic Region (10TR), 4040 Wheaton Way, Suite 111, Bremerton, WA 98310

ZIP Code

98310

Solicitation Number

ION401-0004

Response Due

January 5, 2000

Point of Contact

Diana Lasota, (360) 475-6818

E-Mail Address

Diana Lasota, Buyer (Diana.Lasota@gsa.gov)

Description

Notice that the General Services Administration, FTS Region 10, 4040 Wheaton Way Suite 111, Bremerton, WA 98310 intends to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order with Dow Jones under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. For CLIN 0001, Dow Jones will provide DowVision News Service, leased line and support to be used by Office of Communications for one year. This is also a follow on contract to Dow Jones for continuation of services. To the Governments knowledge, Dow Jones services are proprietary and is sole source, therefor, no solicitation will result from this announcement. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses must be made before noon Pacific Standard Time of the response date listed above. Numbered Note 22 applies.

Web Link

Diana Lasota, Buyer (Diana.Lasota@gsa.gov)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010104/DSOL002.HTM (W-002 SN509988)