Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) intends to contract with IHS GLOBAL INC (6A920) on a sole source basis for "JANE'S YEARBOOKS ". IHS has been identified as the only source for providing these publications. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their capabilities by responding to this requirement, no later than 03:00 PM (EST) 24 September 2015. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the item(s) required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these items. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses may be submitted via email if the total file size is less than 5MB. Otherwise, responses must be submitted via hard copy to: Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), ATTN: Tammie Lett-Chalmers RM 1069; 3901 A Ave, Fort Lee, VA 23801. Questions concerning this requirement should be e-mailed to
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