This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2); when the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source.
However, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Office within (3) days of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is soley within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the U.S. Coast Guard will proceed with awarding a fixed price contract to Lloyds List/Informa UK for a subscription renewal for Lloyds List Online Services.
Point of Contact for this requirement is Petty Officer Christine Martin at [email protected].