Place of performanceBeltsville, MD, 20705, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-cited
This Request for Quotation seeks renewal of Financial Times Limited Professional Online Subscription Access for all USDA users. Quotations must be submitted electronically by the deadline of September 9, 2026, to the specified Contract Specialist. [4][3]
Key points
Quotation submission must include a completed Price Schedule of Line Items. [3]
Evaluation requires contractors to submit pricing for all items. [2]
Watch items
The acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. [4]
Competition may be restricted as only one source meets requirements. [1]
Sources
Justification+to+Restrict+Competition+Over+SAT+Solicitation+1232SA26Q1353_Redacted.pdfNo technically capable responses have been received and there is only one source that can meet all of the government’s requirements. (11) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition of the supplies or services required.
Attachment+1+Terms+and+Conditions+Solicitation+1232SA26Q1353.docxTherefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items. **Evaluation and Basis for Award** The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Attachment+1+Terms+and+Conditions+Solicitation+1232SA26Q1353.docxGeneral statements that the offeror can or will meet the requirements are insufficient. * Completed and signed Price Schedule of Line Items (Attachment 3) **Quotation Submission Deadline:** Quotations must be submitted electronically by email only to Contract Specialist, Monte Jordan at monte.jordan@usda.gov referencing Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q1353.
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[ ] 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) [ ] 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) [ ] 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) [ ] 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) [ ] 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) [ ] 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025) [ ] Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64. [ ] Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64 **Other Applicable Clauses** 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a) 30 Calendar days prior to contract expiration and 60 days (c) five years. **AGAR Clauses** **452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (May 2026)** (a) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that: 1.
No technically capable responses have been received and there is only one source that can meet all of the government’s requirements. (11) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition of the supplies or services required.
Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items. **Evaluation and Basis for Award** The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
General statements that the offeror can or will meet the requirements are insufficient. * Completed and signed Price Schedule of Line Items (Attachment 3) **Quotation Submission Deadline:** Quotations must be submitted electronically by email only to Contract Specialist, Monte Jordan at monte.jordan@usda.gov referencing Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q1353.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1353 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for renewal of Financial Times Limited (The) FT Professional online subscription electronic access via IP authentication for all USDA users and public on-site users in accordance with attached Statement of Work (SOW). This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 513110. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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