Renewal of Access to the Financial Times
Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO
Location
Washington, DC
District of Columbia
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
519290
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO involves renewal of access to the financial times in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Mar 12, 2026.
Contract Description
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION OR PROPOSAL. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Office of Acquisition Management (OAM), located in Washington, D.C., intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis and award a one-year base contract with 4 one-year priced options follow-on to FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED (THE), Braken House, 1 Friday Street, EC4M 9BT London, United Kingdom. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of permitting other than full and open competition, implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 “only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. The Department of Commerce (DOC), Commerce Research Library manages the contracts for several online databases and re...
Timeline
Posted Date
Feb 25, 2026
Response Deadline
Mar 12, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in Washington, District of Columbia. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in District of Columbia
- ✓You have worked with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY.DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Mar 12, 2026.
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