Notice of Intent to Sole Source - William S. Hein & Co., Inc

The U. S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission), intends to make an award, on a sole source basis, to William S. Hein & Co.,Inc, 2350 North Forest Rd, Getzville NY, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) requires an annual online subscription to The HienOnline e-library which includes core collection of legal e-journals and legacy federal publications. HeinOnlne contains a vast collection of e content including academic journals, the entire Congressional Record, the Federal Register, the historical Code of Federal Regulations, complete coverage of U.S. Reports back to 1754, and entire databases dedicated to treaties, constitutions, case law, world trials, classic treatises, international trade, foreign relations, and U.S. Presidents. There is also a historical collection of US International Trade Commission reports and international trade related legislative indexes. The legacy e-materials are required materials for the ITC legal staff, especially the International Trade and Kluwer collections. Heinonline is the sole provider of those titles. The period of performance is one year, with four (anticipated) 1 year options to renew : April 1st, 2021 through March 31st, 2022. 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 of the posting date of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information may be sent to Sumit Rana, Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. 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.